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Darlington Building Society: Mortgages reviews

4.83
Based on 941 reviews, last reviewed 28th Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Mortgage Just got a mortgage from you I find it took a long time for mortgage to go through different people Reviewed on: 28th February 2026
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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
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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 (941)

Review of the Darlington Building Society, Mortgages:

Darlington BS excellent service by far

5
Darlington Building Society have come as a boon to us at the right time. We got our 1st house mortgage approved by them when none of banks were ready to pitch in! Always been a great service working with representatives of DBS. Cheers to team. Reviewed on: 17th 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

1st mortgage

5
This is our 1st mortgage and we found the process to be smooth and effortless with Darlington Building Society. We're very grateful. Reviewed on: 8th April 2025

PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGABLE AND FRIENDLY

5
PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGABLE AND FRIENDLY Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

Excellent service all round

5
They've been accommodating in their lending criteria. Their rates were very competitive and when we've had questions the response time on the phone has been quick and professionally managed Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

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