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Darlington Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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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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Darlington Building Society Mortgages reviews (957)

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5
Arranging the mortgage went through very smoothly and your staff were very helpful Reviewed on: 22nd October 2019
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5
Easy over the phone application. Quick decision and offer. Advice for best value product Reviewed on: 20th October 2019
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Mortgage review

5
All very good, long process but things have to be done correctly. It's helped us get onto the property ladder! Reviewed on: 16th October 2019
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Mortgage review

5
Very happy with the professional service you have offered Reviewed on: 15th October 2019
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Mortgage review

5
Using a broker to obtain a mortgage was slow and laborous. As well as expensive. A product bought direct would be preferred. Having been allocated Gemma the process became personable and direct. Reviewed on: 12th September 2019
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5
Extremely happy that I was considered and given a mortgage following previous credit problems Reviewed on: 11th September 2019
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Mortgage review

4
For the most part communication was great and I appreciate you accepting stipend income, but after being told my applications was approved I had nothing for 2 weeks and then I was asked for more documentation which delayed my completion date Reviewed on: 10th September 2019
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4
We liked the personal contact but unanswered and non returned calls are frustrating as was the delay between valuation and offer of loan Reviewed on: 9th September 2019
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5
Excellent offers, great customer service and communications. Easy to understand advice. Reviewed on: 6th September 2019
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4
Buy to let product. Everything was good however had to wait longer than the given number of days for mortgage offer to arrive, which delayed purchase. Reviewed on: 5th September 2019
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