ING used to be OK. Now they are bad. Don’t use them. I have been with them for 5 years and never missed a loan repayment. My home has gone up in value but they won’t let me draw out the equity. I am a good customer, but they are losing me now. Like many other people I know! If you want flexibility with your own equity. DO NOT use ING. If you want a bank that will help you with investment options DO NOT use ING. Take it from me they are the worst bank out there. I am changing banks. Don’t make the same mistake as me!
Communication is ING's down-fall and for that, they have completely lost my trust. Their service and mechanisms to receive it are appalling (no case continuity, repeated requests to send the same documentation, new consultants every call despite the 1 application, and generally long wait times in comparison to competitors). I've lost count the amount of times I've had to chase ING for advice or an update, which is so disappointing. I've finally made the decision to re-finance my loan with another institution after 1.5 years and I was gobsmacked how much of a breeze a loan application can be (compared to how it was with ING). Unfortunately though, ING haven't changed and although my refinance has settled with my new financial institution, ING are experiencing 'longer than usual service times', so have actually failed to close my loan account more than a week after settlement (including taking another mortage repayment even though the security is no longer with them). And of course I had to contact them to follow up. Honestly have no words - just stay away. You can negotiate the product features with other financial institutions who actually want you as a customer.
Without doubt the worst bank i have ever had to deal with. I have been trying to get a mortgage discharged for 2 weeks and despite several follow up calls I: 1. Cannot get any manager to call me regarding my account 2. They have not moved on sending the information to the solicitors to get the paperwork complete. I have had to follow them up DAILY to make sure they are doing their job but despite this still cannot get anyone in a senior position to take a phone call. Do not bank with ING if you value your sanity.
Absolutely do not recommend. They took 6 weeks to decline WITH pre-approval, after repeatedly advising that I would have an answer within 2-5 days. Eventually they declined on 2 facts which were there the whole time - resell time and bushfire risk. Declined the day before the finance clause expired. Almost cost me the deposit. A total joke of a bank. Got the loan from a Broker within 7 days!
Unreliable information. Late with legal documents. Don’t return calls. The list goes on.
ING recently helped us refinance our mortgage, leveraging a lower interest rate, maximising our property worth and putting more money back in our pockets. They were friendly and honest, and handled everything in the transition process from one back to another.
Great for very low to no fees. Rates are fair not fantastic. Customer service is adequate how ever they seem to run off a if you don't ask and we wont tell you anything system. You have to approach them for most things and loyalty doesn't equate to any discounts.
Great customer service which is available at all hours. Competitive and great alternative to big banks.
I was initially concerned by not having the ability to go into a Branch due to ING not having any physical branches; however their online and phone customer service is on par if not better than other banks I have dealt with at the Branch level.
Great and easy service. No cons that I have found.
ING are a great back with competitive rates and excellent customer service.
I like the fact that ING has an excellent online interface, competitive rates, and the flexibility to make extra repayments. I would like the ability to make further repayments without incurring break fees. At the moment, I can only make $10,000 in additional repayments a year. Overall though, I enjoy banking with ING.
I like free redraw facility. I like easy online banking. Small fees.
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