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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't applied loan they selling your personal data to vendor recently more time try to closed account and send mail not respond and also customer care number is fake

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They've got 1 star because you cant give any less. These leeches continually harass and pester people for payment at time when the whole country is on lockdown and people have lost their incomes. Abso... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Could not fault this Company. Tried Amigo, desperately poor service (30mins hold queues, pedantic details, etc). Tried Buddy Loans, they were lightening fast, courteous, patient, didn't have major c... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I'm sure this is an alright company to be with, as good as any other bad credit lender. My review is solely based on the pre approved pending checks just to be told i'm not elegible anyway, i'm aware... See more

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  1. Non-Bank Financial Service

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BuddyLoans is a personal finance resource that connects potential borrowers with financing opportunities


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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Might as well change their name.

Pride themselves in saying as long as you have a good buddy (guarantor) then that’s all they need for them to lend to you. Absolute lie. I have a great guarantor, high credit score, multiple business and houses, which was accepted fine but then I can only assume it was declined on the affordability side which they don’t even ask you about your circumstances, they just ask to see your online banking. You need to change your slogan and name of your company because it’s all false.

Edit* after reply below.

They’re saying they checked my affordability, without taking into consideration what the loan was for and never once contacted me to ask any questions regarding my affordability. They just see your incoming/outgoing on your online banking and decide from that. Point is, I could have easily afforded the loan I applied for but because I spent my excess money on other things, making extra payments, therefore making it look like I had nothing left at the end of each month etc.

November 3, 2020
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Reply from Buddy Loans

Good Morning Daniel

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Buddy Loans are a responsible lender and must ensure that we provide loans that are responsible and affordable for both parties. Unfortunately, in your case our underwriting checks showed that it would not be responsible to lend to you, despite having a Guarantor in place. We are sorry that you were disappointed with the outcome of your application.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dealing with Lewis

Dealing with Lewis and can honestly say he was very helpful and so patient when we run into some issues, explained everything I needed to know very well and supported me to resolve those issues. 10/10 would recommend.

November 2, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very smooth process

Very smooth process, extremely happy Chris who dealt with me and another gentleman was so helpful threw the whole process and so polite , would definitely recommend, 🙂

October 26, 2020
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really unprofessional and unhelpful

Really unprofessional and unhelpful
Spoke to someone she wasn't supportive, I wouldn't recommend this company at all...

This isnt a good company they say no rejections etc and its nonsense i had a guarantor too and still said no
They offered no help or support the female i spoke to wasnt helpful at all
It is terrible

September 11, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time user

Easy to follow instructions and application as a guarantor. Very efficient and friendly advisor.

July 28, 2020
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