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Darlington Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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Based on 942 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Best customer service and great rates Everyone I’ve spoken to has been really helpful and when you call you actually get through to someone straight away! Very unlike other banks but as a ... Read more Reviewed on: 3rd March 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 (942)

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

mortgage review

5
first class ,understood the situation immediately i was in and wanted to help Thank you Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023

Mortgage renewal

5
Very friendly and professional Reviewed on: 13th May 2023

Customer friendly

5
Dealing with Darlington BS has been such a pleasurable experience. Reviewed on: 13th May 2023

Darlington Building Society Branch Review

5
Great service as always from the Darlington Building Society. Reviewed on: 30th April 2023

Darlington Building Society Branch Review

5
Lovely customer service department. Spoke on the phone and via email. Really helpful, friendly and quick replies. Thank you. Reviewed on: 30th April 2023

Excellent Service from Anne Walpole Mortgage Advisor

5
I just like to thank Anne for her help and support with my new mortgage enquiry - rapport was excellent instantly putting me at ease. Anne fully understood my requirements and was able to find a solution quickly. She is friendly, personable and knowledgeable and professional. Thank you Anne really appreciate 5 star service form you Reviewed on: 27th April 2023

Excellent Personal Service

5
We were looking to move house in the middle of a 5 Year Fixed mortgage so wanted to port our current mortgage to our new home. Rebecca, the Mortgage Advisor we dealt with, has been a fantastic support throughout the process. We initially had a conversation so that we fully understood the application process and to determine whether we could borrow more. Rebecca took the time to listen and fully understand our personal requirements and financial situation in order to provide us with the best possible advice. In my experience, the personal approach that Darlington Building Society provide has been far superior to other lenders that I have dealt with. Rebecca and her colleagues have always responded quickly to any questions and given timely updates throughout the process, which has been very much appreciated. Reviewed on: 21st April 2023

Awesome

5
Thank you to Ann for all the great support we received Reviewed on: 18th April 2023

good mortgage rates and excellent customer service

5
we have had a mortgage with Darlington for seven years and have been very pleased at every stage with the mortgage products offered (especially to existing customers on renewal) and the efficient and pleasant customer service of everyone we have dealt with Reviewed on: 13th April 2023

Darlington Building Society Branch Review

4
Rates were not as competitive as I would have liked, service is excellent and friendly, accessable when needed to call. Reviewed on: 4th April 2023

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