SMG launches second charge referral system

'Referrals' will allow brokers to refer a client application to an SMG adviser for full processing at any point, with access to any product or lender on SMG’s specialist first and second charge panels.

The system is currently integrated with Shawbrook Bank, Optimum Credit, Paragon Personal Finance, Together Money, United Trust Bank, Prestige Finance, Precise Mortgages and 1st Stop Group.

West One Loans and Masthaven Bank are currently in development with more firms in the pipeline.

Matt Cottle, CEO at SMG, said: “We set out to develop a simple system that eases the pain points of second charges. Creating accurate quotes and rekeying data across multiple lender portals all takes a huge amount of time and causes headache for brokers and delays for clients. It’s an age-old problem that has never really been solved properly. Lenderlink is a long-term project designed to remove the issues and help brokers get on the technology ladder for free.

“We’re developing really useful additional features all the time – one thing leads to another. Right now, we’re testing a secure document portal which will solve the GDPR nightmare of sending and receiving emails with attachments containing highly sensitive documents such as bank statements and passports. Every broker does it; Lenderlink will eliminate the worry and it’ll be free. We’re also developing a free CRM which will bring together all the functions of Lenderlink later this year."