Standard Life Home Finance Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 110 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the staff are extremely helpful, polite, and professional when handling various financial requests. People also deeply appreciate the exceptionally quick response times and smooth digital tools that make managing financial drawdowns very easy and stress-free. However, some customers also noted that the overall procedure could sometimes take longer than expected to receive necessary documentation. A few reviewers experienced specific delays with paperwork and occasionally had to actively follow up regarding their pending applications. Others mentioned encountering occasional difficulties with communication channels when dealing with complex administrative scenarios or specific queries.

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Service

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Response time

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Marks! I have only praise for the service given by SLHF staff. It is quick and efficient and, I need hardly say, totally professional. Most recently my drawdown request was handled by Sam Carroll.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We applied for a further Equity Release drawdown and the staff were very efficient and the money reached our bank in record time...well done! Special thanks to Sam Carroll - who kept us informed and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a terrific response from SLHF I was asking for a drawdown from my facility. They could not have been more helpful. We used an Email based system called Docusign and it worked so well we were abl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick response , knowledgable people , respectful. I was very impressed especially with Sheila Brown , whose attitude , knowledge and professionalism was much appreciated and a major reason I went... See more


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  1. Mortgage Broker

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Standard Life Home Finance provides a range of lifetime mortgages designed to help transform your retirement. If you’re exploring the opportunities that equity release could offer you, the team at Standard Life Home Finance are ready to offer a helping hand. A lifetime mortgage is a loan secured against your home . Equity release will reduce the value of your estate and may affect your entitlement to means tested benefits. Standard Life Home Finance Limited. Registered in England No 13352642. Registered Office: Baines House, Midgery Court, Pittman Way, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9ZH. www.standardlifehomefinance.co.uk Tel: 0800 1884815. Standard Life Home Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Standard Life Home Finance Limited uses the Standard Life brand under licence.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Marks

Top Marks! I have only praise for the service given by SLHF staff. It is quick and efficient and, I need hardly say, totally professional. Most recently my drawdown request was handled by Sam Carroll. He was not only reassuringly efficient in expediting the drawdown but did so with exceptional courtesy and tact.

December 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Sam Carroll was very helpful and prompt. They kept us clearly informed at all stages.

December 4, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst experience ever of my life

The worst experience ever of my life. Eight months to port a mortgage, and counting.

Not even downsizing. The property I’m moving to is 200k more valuable
Than the previous. Having to move due to my initial property being bought back from me due to structural issues with original build. Not my fault.

Standard Life and their so called solicitors. The comically named “Enact” are so catastrophically inept and disorganised it’s impossible to put into words.

Whatever anyone does. Avoid avoid avoid. You do NOT want these people in your life. The cost financially and to your mental health and well being is not worth it. Eight months and I’m still stuck in horrible rented accommodation. Still waiting.
Their utter incompetence meant having to take an extra term out on the rental. One year minimum. £40,000 down the drain. All I get is. “ sorry “.

I’ve lost count how many times it’s been “ escalated “. “ looked into “. “ acted upon “. Nothing they say can be trusted.
I’ve Started a complaints procedure and was written to by someone who told me what my complaint was. Someone who I’ve never spoken to. Complaints that totally mis represent the situation.

I’ve Tried contacting the so called complaints dept. . Been Ignored by phone. Answerphone message and E mail. A sick sick comedy.

April 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We applied for a further Equity Release…

We applied for a further Equity Release drawdown and the staff were very efficient and the money reached our bank in record time...well done!
Special thanks to Sam Carroll - who kept us informed and the exact amount came into the bank account on exact time and exact day!
Thank you all

November 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What can I say

What can I say, Sam was brilliant all the way through the process and understood my situation. So kind helpful and professional at all times.

November 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy.

The process is made very easy and totally uncomplicated.
Sam dealt with me and has done on a number of occasions .Very good customer service skills.

November 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy drawdown experience

My request for a drawdown was dealt with by Sam Carroll who was extremely helpful, friendly and professional. The whole process was completed within 5 working days. A credit to your team and company.

November 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Further drawdown

Sam Carroll made the whole transaction painless and swift. We have been most impressed with his efficiency and professionalism. Thank you Sam!

November 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional

The phone was answered very quickly and spoke to Amana who looked after us very well by getting the information required and explaining the procedure clearly going forward.

November 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I hada terrific response from SLHF.

I had a terrific response from SLHF I was asking for a drawdown from my facility. They could not have been more helpful. We used an Email based system called Docusign and it worked so well we were able to get a same day response, this is brlliant customer service thank you SLHF and well done, keep it up.

November 14, 2025
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