This first PTFS lender partnership will allow its members to directly access and communicate with a mortgage provider, avoiding data duplication by cutting out re-keying issues.
It also offers brokers instant access to updates about Abbey's product range and PTFS exclusives, as well as the facility to submit decision in principles (DIPs) without ever needing to leave the system.
Ricky Okey, managing director of Abbey for Intermediaries, said: “Last year saw AFI develop a significant number of broker service improvements, and its good to launch ourselves into 2008 with another great offering. Abbey for Intermediaries hopes to expand the proposition to other mortgage platforms throughout this coming year.”
Dev Malle, sales director, Personal Touch Financial Services, said: “The integration with Abbey is market leading and is a unique offering that will add real value to our members, both AR & DA members who use Toolbox, which is available for free.
"Technology is becoming an increasingly important tool for the intermediary and we have a number of lenders who are working on integration with us. I am particularly pleased that Abbey as a key strategic partner is first to market with Personal Touch”.
