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

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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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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
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Mortgage review

3
Like age limit and no minimum income. Could be better: Decision making time. Mine took too long even though I provided all requested documentation promptly. Money transfer charge should be included in product fee! Reviewed on: 2nd June 2019
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Mortgage review

5
I like your more flexible approach to multi-generational families living together and taking out a mortgage together. Thank you Reviewed on: 1st June 2019
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Mortgage review

5
Sensible manual underwriting approach when assessing applications. But processing times slow. Reviewed on: 23rd April 2019
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Mortgage review

5
Very efficient, polite, and informative when phoning in. Reviewed on: 22nd April 2019
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Mortgage review

5
I loved the whole process. It was very easy and I am glad to be a customer Reviewed on: 21st April 2019
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Mortgage review

5
The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and reply/call when they say they will. Everything is explained clearly and patiently. Reviewed on: 19th April 2019
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5
I wish to know the interest rate for opening a savings account Reviewed on: 18th April 2019
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5
As new customers we are totally satisfied with the service Reviewed on: 17th April 2019
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5
Mortgage advisor (Cheryl Allan) and service was first class. Reviewed on: 11th April 2019
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5
Excellent service. Everything explained well. Mortgage advisor, Rebecca Russell, kept me up to date and called back when asked. Reviewed on: 10th April 2019
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