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Darlington Building Society: Mortgages reviews

4.84
Based on 752 reviews, last reviewed 7th Apr 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGABLE AND FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGABLE AND FRIENDLY Reviewed on: 7th April 2025
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MICHAEL J MORRIS

Latest lowest rating:

2

Dissatisfied I always rated darlington high but I've never missed one payment and when I ask for a small amount to generate my kitchen because of my age I was deni... Read more Reviewed on: 7th April 2025
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About this product

Are you hoping to purchase your dream home? Finding the right mortgage product is an important step of the journey. Check out our Darlington Building Society mortgage reviews to learn what customers have to say about the lender.

Darlington Building Society is a mutual organisation, providing a range of mortgage products. Be confident that you understand the terms, conditions and interest rates before taking out a mortgage product. If you’re unsure, always contact the lender or an independent advisor.

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Darlington Building Society Mortgages reviews (752)

Review of the Darlington Building Society, Mortgages:

Very poor all round experience

1
We applied for a mortgage at and was told that we passed for mortgage only to be told at last minute before completion that we now been tuned down, so they strung use along very poor service Reviewed on: 7th October 2016

PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGABLE AND FRIENDLY

5
PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGABLE AND FRIENDLY Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

Excellent service all round

5
They've been accommodating in their lending criteria. Their rates were very competitive and when we've had questions the response time on the phone has been quick and professionally managed Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

Good, all very good, would recommend

5
Good, all very good, would recommend Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

Have been with Darlington for several years.

5
Have been with Darlington for several years. I’m a customer who resides overseas, I have had no problems communicating with the team , easy , understanding and patient each time. Have been able to maintain repayments to a affordable amount through the continued refinancing offers Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

It as very helpful the advisor us knowledge

5
It as very helpful the advisor us knowledge Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

Mortgage renewal process made simple.

5
Mortgage advisor staff we’re excellent, informative and helpful in assisting my fixed mortgage rate renewal. Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

Effortless from day one.

5
Effortless from day one. Response and resolution within a few simple questions Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

I'm quite happy

5
At the moment I'm quite happy and comfortable with it. They offered us a very reasonable price. Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

Excellent staffing and great support.

5
Excellent staffing and great support. Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

Great building society for first time buyers!!

5
We were first time buyers and got our mortgage the DBS and they sent everything across and all communication was clear and really helpful to us as first time buyers. Plus the product fee wasn’t as ridiculous as some of those bigger banks! Reviewed on: 7th April 2025

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