Smart Money People Logo

Darlington Building Society: Mortgages reviews

4.82
Based on 923 reviews, last reviewed 7th Feb 2026
88% increase in 5 star reviews
in the past 90 days
100% increase in 1 star reviews
in the past 90 days
See only 5 star reviews
85%
See only 4 star reviews
10%
See only 3 star reviews
2%
See only 2 star reviews
1%
See only 1 star reviews
2%

Latest highest rating:

5

My experience with the Darlington My experience with the Darlington has only been positive. The products and services offered are competitive and the staff extremely helpful and friend... Read more Reviewed on: 7th February 2026
Neil W's avatar
Neil W

Latest lowest rating:

1

Not thorough, waste of my time I waited 3+ weeks for my application to process, with them gathering info piece by tiny piece, only to be told that they couldn't ever have processed ... Read more Reviewed on: 4th February 2026
LH's avatar
LH

About this product

Darlington Building Society have a range of mortgage products.

Mortgages are available from Darlington Building Society whether you’re looking for a mortgage as a first-time buyer, mortgages for new builds, or a new mortgage deal when yours runs out.

Darlington Building Society mortgage reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Darlington Building Society before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Darlington Building Society Mortgages reviews (923)

Review of the Darlington Building Society, Mortgages:

Everything was very good People from agency,engineer...

5
Everything was very good People from agency,engineers very well Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

phone service

5
always very helpful when phoning for either advice or updates regarding the mortgage. As we only deal over the phone the service provided is excellent Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

Always very helpfull when contacted

5
Always very helpfull when contacted Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

Always helpful and professional.

5
Always helpful and professional. Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

DBS helped me when no one else would

5
Darlington Building Society helped me get a mortgage when no one else would. I was going through a divorce and they were so understanding and sympathetic towards my situation Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

Darlington has given us much valued support and conf...

5
Darlington has given us much valued support and confidence in our financial future Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

Helpful staff, sound advice .

4
Helpful staff, sound advice . Would be happy to recommend Darlington Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

Great service, friendly and helpful humans

5
Great service, friendly and helpful humans on the end of a phone is a refreshing change. Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

Mortgage lender

5
We have had our mortgage with Darlington for a number of years. They were very helpful when we moved and took out a larger mortgage. Whenever we have a question or want to make an overpayment they are always very helpful and give excellent service. Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

Straight forward dealing with them, easy to get thro...

5
Straight forward dealing with them, easy to get through when you need to call. Had the best deal for my situation. Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

Exceptional Building Society

5
Exceptional Building Society who supplied us with a mortgage where other companies would not. Always fantastic service, kind and attentive team. They have changed our life. Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

Do you have a different Darlington Building Society product?

Share your experiences with products to help others make smarter financial decisions and learn more about different products available. Write a review

Want to see more from Darlington Building Society?

    View all products