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4.82
Based on 957 reviews, last reviewed 26th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

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From the initial application to completion was just... From the initial application to completion was just about 6 weeks Reviewed on: 26th April 2026
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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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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.

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5
The Darlington team treat your case on its own merits and were willing to consider alternative options. I was very impressed and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a re-mortgage. Reviewed on: 9th March 2023
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Brilliant

5
We have been assisted by Cheryl and Rebecca. They are always promt, friendly and super professional. Couldn't have had a better experience to be honest. Thank you ladies ! Reviewed on: 23rd February 2023
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Friendly staff, good response time line

5
From my initial enquiry to further correspondence, I found the staff to be consistantly helpful & curteous. Reviewed on: 13th February 2023
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Took a long time to process mortgage, bureacratic process, direct and straight to the point in savings easy to deal with. Reviewed on: 8th February 2023
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A friendly building society

5
We have been with the Darlington for 5 years now and have found them easy to deal with, providing back end support that is second to none. It is easy to speak to someone who can help you. Reviewed on: 2nd February 2023
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5
Timely and clear advice on options, ease of renewal, helpful and friendly. Reviewed on: 31st January 2023
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5
When no High St. leander would give me a mortgage 8 yrs ago, Darlington Building Society did. Reviewed on: 31st January 2023
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3
Speed of processing the application from seeing mortgage adviser in May to approval sent in November was very slow. Reviewed on: 31st January 2023
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Superb service

5
Ann has helped us with our mortgage so much. From long phone calls to explain everything to personalised and caring emails throughout the process. She's been wonderful and has made a somewhat stressful situation of remortgaging hassle free and easy. Reviewed on: 30th January 2023
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first meeting

5
Very friendly and relaxed meeting. Rebecca had a great understanding of my needs and circumstances and explained all the options clearly. I didn't need to ask a lot of questions and those I did were answered in a clear and concise manner. Very happy overall Reviewed on: 25th January 2023
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