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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

3K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

amazing helpful company

Very quick and very helpful no awkward questions keep you in the loop all the way and there website it spot on to follow the progress would use again

March 14, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I continue getting harassed by Cliff at…

I continue getting harassed by Cliff at my buddy loans. He will not leave me alone. I’ve asked to be removed from the texting/call list. But, every week or two I’ll receive another text from Cliff with buddy loans. This harassment need to stop.I do not need a loan. If I did need a loan I would go to my bank. Not somewhere that offers high interest loans.

March 13, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Probably the worst Loan Company I have ever dealt with

Probably the worst Loan Company I have ever dealt with.
Amateurish and a bunch of rude arrogant people with no real knowledge of how to deal with sophisticated people.
Need I say more?
Listen to their adverts and then think of the opposite.
They are not there for you and goodness knows who they actually are there for.
A Joke Company to be fully avoided.

March 11, 2020
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Reply from Buddy Loans

Good Morning Richard

I am sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the service you received. If you would like to discuss this further, please call us on 0161 850 4141

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A very friendly service

A very friendly service, especially the last call from Lauren.
Clear explanations and description of the role of the guarantor.

March 11, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ALL THESE POSITIVE REVIEWS NEED TO BE PUT ON GOOGLE!!!

Firstly - I just want to start by saying that all the bad negative reviews are for one reason only... THEY GOT DECLINED. I have read one saying they offer unaffordable loans!? Comical. You make your own application and they confirm everything with you. They don’t approach you and offer you a loan, it’s your own doing you put yourself in a unaffordable loan.

My experience with Buddy Loans honestly made my sons Christmas. I’m forever grateful. I wasn’t expecting to be accepted due to how low my credit score is. My payout was the following day due to not being able to reach my guarantor. I have borrowed £1000, over 30 months at £53 per month. AFFORDABLE! The process is thorough and I would definitely (if required) apply for a second loan. (Hopefully I won’t need too)
I would say the only thing what I do find frustrating is that your not able to check your statement, make extra payments or anything online. It is all via telephone and at times it’s more time consuming.

March 10, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company

Still having issues with this company. The staff are rude and consistently harass you. Although my husband has again provided them with evidence asked for they have continued to chase me and tell me my husband hasn’t been in contact and threatened my credit file will be effected. I don’t like the way they talk to you and the fact they have tried to say my husband is lying to me.you tell me to make contact and you are sorry but staff are still rude to me and nothing gets resolved.

March 9, 2020
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Reply from Buddy Loans

Hi Anna

I am sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the current status of your account. Please call our Customer Service team on 0161 850 8070 to discuss this matter further.

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