Property portal launches mortgage pre-approval software

Source: PropertyPal

PropertyPal Mortgages, the mortgage arm of Northern Ireland’s leading property portal, has launched its own mortgage pre-approval software which will significantly speed up the initial stages of the mortgage application process.

In a way never done before PropertyPal Mortgages have been able to incorporate technology from eKeeper & Experian.

Within minutes they complete an ID Check, Credit Check, Affordability & Eligibility Checks across multiple lenders. With the added benefit of only leaving a soft footprint credit check, the outcome is essentially a multi-lender indication of acceptance.

PropertyPal Mortgages Managing Director, Owen Peden, explains why they built this software:

“We wanted to build software that would allow users to accurately establish how much they could borrow and at what Loan To Value band they will likely be accepted for a mortgage. Now we can essentially obtain a very accurate indication of pre-approval across multiple lenders within minutes.

This information is invaluable to help the user establish a suitable price range and indicate the deposit required to meet the lender’s scorecard requirements. This also means, with the user’s consent, when submitting a property enquiry we can indicate to the selling agent that the user has been pre-approved for a mortgage relative to the property’s price they are enquiring about.”

David Bennett, commercial director at eKeeper group added:

“We are thrilled to have developed and delivered this solution for PropertyPal. Their approach of blending different technologies into one digital experience demonstrates how modern mortgage brokers are approaching the challenges and demands of attracting, qualifying and servicing customers online. With PropertyPal being an existing eKeeper customer, this project along with the integration into the eKeeper platform reflects our pedigree and desire to support innovative and digitally focused customers”

Lisa Fretwell, Managing Director of Data Services at Experian, said: “By using Experian’s solution, brokers have the information they need at the touch of a button, providing them with valuable time to find the best mortgage deals for their customers.

“As well as significantly improving the speed brokers can confirm eligibility, these checks will also help to safeguard people by ensuring they can access affordable products. This is particularly important at a time when finances may be stretched due to Covid-19.

“We’re delighted to be working with PropertyPal Mortgages and eKeeper on what is an exciting development in the mortgage application process.”