From the end of January Smartr365 will have full access to Santander and NatWest’s services.
Smartr365will integratewithMortgageEngineto give users access to Santander for Intermediaries and NatWestIntermediary Solutionsforautomated DIP submissions.
Live testing is set to begin in December,with Smartr365 set to havefullaccess toSantander and NatWest’s servicesfrom the end ofJanuary 2020.
Conor Murphy (pictured), chief executive of Smartr365, said: “Smartr365 is driven by making advisers’ day-to-day roles easier.
“Simplifying the application processis a vital step in this, and that starts with automating DIPs.
“Our new partnership with MortgageEngine will automate this process for our users when submitting to Santander and NatWest, saving time and moneyand helping them to focus on delivering outstanding customer service.
“We look forward to the future development of the partnership as we work together toimprove the mortgage process.”
Cloe Atkinson, managing directoratMortgage Engine,added:“We launched MortgageEngine tohelp improve efficiencies at every stage of the mortgage application process.
“Mortgage Engineworks like a travel adaptor connecting the back-end systemsof intermediaries tothose of lenders through API-powered technology.
“The platform will also enable brokers to track their cases and get minute-by-minute updates on the status of applications.
“Integrating with Smartr365takes this further to deliver a slick, joined-upmortgage journeyfor customers.
“Through Mortgage Engine,Smartr365 will immediately reap the rewards ofa faster application processwith multi-DIP potential, and advisers will have accessto even more lenders in the future as weestablish new connections.”
The partnership will eventually expand beyond DIPs to cover the full mortgage application process withall lenders accessible through Mortgage Engine.
Smartr365 is already connected with Nationwide and Halifax and advisers will have access to new lenders connected with the firm in the future.
