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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
Fantastic customer service and always go the extra mile. So happy with the DBS! Reviewed on: 19th March 2019
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5
Darlington offered me a mortgage that couldn't be beaten by any other providers Reviewed on: 18th March 2019
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Mortgage review

5
Tye process from start to finish could not be faulted. Very satisfied with Reviewed on: 17th March 2019
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5
I am totally satisfied with the service I received for my remortgage. I wanted to consolidate my debts (loan, credit cards) and reduce my monthly payments. All has been achieved. Thank you! Reviewed on: 16th March 2019
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4
Great service and communication. Long process at obtaining mortgage compared to larger banks but much more persoanble Reviewed on: 15th March 2019
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5
Darlington was efficient and flexible Reviewed on: 14th March 2019
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5
Have done a slef-build. Service is A.I Reviewed on: 11th March 2019
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3
Massive delay with mortgage coming through. However I did have a complicated application Reviewed on: 10th March 2019
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5
The process was quite slow in m case due to checks I believe at one point you were awaiting a valuation fee but step change had not been informed Reviewed on: 6th March 2019
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The original mortgage offer agreed by all overturned by underwriters at 11th hour. Leaving no choice but to take a product which is unsuitable and probably unsustainable Reviewed on: 1st March 2019
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