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Darlington Building Society: Mortgages reviews

4.83
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.

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Darlington Building Society Mortgages reviews (942)

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5
All your staff are very cheerful and helpful at this minute I believe there is very little you could do better Reviewed on: 5th February 2020

Mortgage review

5
Although I dealt with you via a broker, the service was very efficient and personal throughout. A breath of fresh air. Thank you! Reviewed on: 4th February 2020

Mortgage review

5
Very smooth process with no complaints Reviewed on: 2nd February 2020

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4
The application process has been straight forwards. The process took a very long time and I was asked for information at multiple stages - would be better to request everything in one go. Reviewed on: 1st February 2020

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4
First time user / borrower. New customer Reviewed on: 30th January 2020

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5
We liked the smooth, quick and professional way that our mortgage application was dealt with by Ann Martin. We found her to be very helpful, professional in her manner and most of all she had a very welcoming and friendly tone and was always on hand for us to turn to on the occasions we needed help and advice. Well done and thank you. Reviewed on: 29th January 2020

Mortgage review

5
Excellent support on type of mortgage. Experienced friendly staff. Very direct information. Easy to understand forms Reviewed on: 26th January 2020

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5
My mortgage advisor, Rebecca Russell, could not have provided me with better information, advice and guidance. Extremely professional and a credit to the Darlington Building Society. Outstanding!! Reviewed on: 21st December 2019

Mortgage review

5
Simple to use. No barriers. Every step explained thank you Reviewed on: 19th December 2019

Mortgage review

5
I am truly grateful that DBS helped me to purchase a wonderful little house, which is now back in the family! DBS is efficient / easy to understand / there for me. Reviewed on: 14th December 2019

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