AI Receptionist for Mortgage Brokers
Answer Every Lead Within 5 Minutes

Contact leads within 5 minutes (converts 3-4x better than 30 minutes), qualify borrowers 24/7, book pre-approval appointments instantly, handle rate inquiries compliantly. Stop losing £3K-£10K per funded loan to slow response times. Live in 48 hours.

See How It Works
5 min
To contact converts 3-4x better
£3K-£10K
Per funded residential loan
82%
Expect immediate response

Calculate Your Lost Commission

See how much revenue you are losing to missed leads and slow response times

10 leads/week
£4,500
You are losing approximately
£63,000
per month in lost commission
(Assumes 35% conversion rate on contacted leads)

Why Mortgage Brokers Lose Loans

Every missed lead costs £25-£150 in wasted marketing spend plus £3K-£10K in lost commission. Borrowers lock rates with whoever responds first.

Speed-to-Lead is Everything

Brokers who contact within 5 minutes convert 3-4x better than those who wait 30 minutes. You are processing applications, meeting clients, and working deals. Inbound leads from LendingTree, Zillow, Bankrate arrive and sit unanswered for 20-45 minutes. Borrowers call 3-5 brokers simultaneously, locking rates with whoever responds first. One missed purchase lead costs £3,000-£10,000 in lost commission plus 2-3 future refinances.

After-Hours Leads Go to Competitors

Borrowers research rates evenings and weekends when locked into 4.5% APR feels urgent. They click 'Call Now' from your Google ads at 8pm Saturday. Your voicemail says 'Call back Monday.' Rocket Mortgage answers in 2 rings, collects income and property details, emails pre-qualification in 15 minutes. You lose the £180K refinance (£3,200 commission) to a lender who simply picked up the phone.

Lead Spend Wasted on No-Contact

You spend £25-£150 per lead from LendingTree, Zillow, Bankrate. 50% of leads never get contacted due to timing gaps, staffing constraints, or high call volume during rate drops. That is £1,500-£9,000 monthly in pure waste. Even worse: competitors cherry-pick your warm leads by calling them first while you are with clients or off-hours. Your marketing budget funds their pipeline.

Built for Mortgage Brokers
From Lead Qualification to Loan File Creation

Your AI receptionist qualifies borrowers, books pre-approvals, and maintains NMLS compliance while you focus on closing loans.

Loan Purpose & Property Qualification

Borrowers provide loan purpose (purchase, refinance, cash-out), property type (single-family, condo, multi-unit, investment), estimated value, state/location (for licensing check). AI qualifies whether property is within your licensed states (NMLS coverage), identifies loan type (conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo), routes purchase leads to purchase specialists, refinances to refi team.

Borrower Financial Pre-Screening

Collect income range (employed, self-employed, W-2, 1099), credit estimate (excellent 740+, good 680-739, fair 620-679, poor below 620), down payment source (savings, gift, sale proceeds), employment status (2+ years, recent change, gaps). Filter unqualified leads (credit below 580, no verifiable income, non-licensed states) before consuming loan officer time. Route high-quality leads (750+ credit, 20%+ down, stable income) to senior LOs immediately.

Rate Inquiry Handling & Compliance

Borrowers ask: 'What is your rate?', 'Can you beat 6.5%?', 'How much are closing costs?' AI provides compliant response: 'Rates depend on credit, loan amount, down payment, and property type. I can connect you with a loan officer who will provide accurate pricing based on your specific scenario.' Never quotes rates (RESPA/TILA compliance), avoids bait-and-switch violations, escalates complex pricing to licensed LOs, maintains regulatory compliance across all interactions.

Pre-Approval Appointment Booking

Qualified borrowers (good credit, stable income, licensed state) book pre-approval calls with loan officers. AI checks LO calendar (Google, Outlook), offers next available 30-45 minute slots, routes by loan type (purchase to purchase specialist, jumbo to jumbo expert), confirms via SMS with document checklist (pay stubs, W-2s, tax returns, bank statements), sends reminder 24 hours before call. No back-and-forth scheduling emails, instant booking 24/7.

Lead Source Tracking & Attribution

Identify lead source (LendingTree, Zillow, Bankrate, Credit Karma, NerdWallet, Google Ads, Facebook, referral, website, repeat client). Tag every inquiry with source, timestamp, loan type, borrower quality (A, B, C tier). Track which sources convert best, which waste budget, which generate high-LTV clients. Close the loop from ad spend to funded loan, eliminating marketing waste on underperforming channels.

Purchase vs Refinance Routing

Purchase leads (first-time buyers, move-up buyers, investors) route to purchase team with urgency flags (under contract, lost bidding wars, need pre-approval letter ASAP). Refinance leads (rate-and-term, cash-out, debt consolidation) route to refi specialists with current mortgage details (balance, rate, years remaining). Cash-out refinances flag fund usage (home improvement, debt payoff, investment) for LTV and approval considerations.

Encompass, Calyx Point & Floify Integration

Every inquiry syncs with Encompass LOS (largest market share), Calyx Point (broker favorite), Floify (POS document collection), BNTouch CRM (mortgage-specific), or Surefire CRM. New leads auto-create in LOS with loan purpose, borrower financials, property details, and source attribution. Pre-approval appointments appear in LO calendar instantly. Document checklist sent automatically. Zero manual data entry between call and loan file creation.

Urgent vs Standard Lead Prioritization

Time-sensitive leads (under contract with 10-day financing contingency, rate lock expiring, competing offer deadline) escalate to senior LOs via SMS within 2 minutes. Standard inquiries (early-stage research, 6+ month timeline, browsing rates) book standard follow-up. Differentiate hot leads (ready to lock rate, pre-approval needed this week) from tire-kickers (checking multiple brokers, months from decision). Senior LOs only engage with high-urgency, high-quality opportunities.

First-Time Buyer vs Investor Qualification

First-time buyers (FHA, low down payment programs, education needs) route to first-time buyer specialists who explain process, programs, down payment assistance. Investors (rental properties, fix-and-flip, portfolio loans) route to investment property experts with questions about: number of existing mortgages, DSCR loans, rental income, 1031 exchanges, LLC structures. Each segment gets specialized expertise from first contact.

State Licensing & NMLS Compliance

Borrowers provide property state. AI checks your NMLS licensed states, confirms coverage, books appointment if licensed. If unlicensed state (borrower in Texas, you only licensed in California), politely declines: 'We are not currently licensed in Texas, but I can refer you to a licensed broker in your state.' Prevents regulatory violations, maintains licensing compliance, protects NMLS standing. Critical for multi-state brokers and expansion markets.

Refinance Breakeven & Savings Calculator

Refinance inquiries collect current rate, loan balance, years remaining, new rate target. AI provides ballpark savings: 'Refinancing from 7% to 5.5% on your £300K balance could save approximately £300 per month. With typical closing costs of £4,000-£6,000, you would break even in about 18 months.' Qualifies serious refinance candidates (meaningful savings, breakeven under 24 months) from those better off staying put. Saves LO time on uneconomical refinances.

Document Checklist & Loan Application Prep

After booking pre-approval, AI sends SMS and email with required documents: W-2s (last 2 years), pay stubs (last 2 months), tax returns (last 2 years), bank statements (last 2 months), photo ID, authorization to pull credit. Explains what underwriters need, why each document matters, where to find items. Borrowers arrive to pre-approval call organized and prepared. Reduces 'I do not have that' delays, accelerates pre-approval timeline from 7 days to 2-3 days.

See It In Action

Real call transcript: First-time buyer books pre-approval for £240K purchase

AI Receptionist:
"Good afternoon, thank you for calling Summit Mortgage. How may I help you today?"
Borrower:
"Hi, I am looking to buy my first home and I need to get pre-approved. I saw your ad on Google and wanted to see what rates you have."
AI Receptionist:
"Congratulations on buying your first home! Rates depend on your credit score, loan amount, down payment, and property type. I will connect you with one of our loan officers who can provide accurate pricing based on your specific situation. First, can you tell me a bit about the property you are looking to purchase?"
Borrower:
"It is a single-family home in Manchester, listed for about £240,000. I have been saving for a down payment and I have around £15,000."
AI Receptionist:
"Perfect. With £15,000 down on a £240,000 purchase, you are looking at about 6% down. For first-time buyers, we also have FHA loans that allow as little as 3.5% down, which could save some of your down payment for closing costs. Are you currently employed with stable income?"
Borrower:
"Yes, I have been with the same company for 3 years as a software engineer. My annual income is about £65,000."
AI Receptionist:
"Excellent, stable income and good employment history. Do you have a rough idea of your credit score? Excellent (740+), good (680-739), fair (620-679), or are you unsure?"
Borrower:
"I checked last month and it was around 720, so I think good?"
AI Receptionist:
"Great, a 720 credit score qualifies you for excellent rates. Based on your income, down payment, and credit, you are well-positioned for pre-approval. I would like to book you a call with Sarah, one of our first-time buyer specialists. She will review your full financial picture, explain FHA and conventional loan options, and provide you with a pre-approval letter you can use to make offers. Do you have time this week for a 30-minute pre-approval call?"
Borrower:
"Yes, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon works best for me."
AI Receptionist:
"I have Thursday at 3pm available with Sarah. Does that work for you?"
Borrower:
"Thursday at 3pm is perfect."
AI Receptionist:
"Excellent! I have booked you for Thursday, March 21st at 3pm with Sarah Martinez, our First-Time Buyer Specialist. You will receive a calendar invite with a Zoom link and a document checklist. Please have ready: last 2 years W-2s, last 2 months pay stubs, last 2 years tax returns, and last 2 months bank statements. Sarah will review everything, explain your loan options, and provide your pre-approval letter. Can I have your email address to send the confirmation?"
Borrower:
"It is john.smith@email.com."
AI Receptionist:
"Perfect. I have sent your confirmation to john.smith@email.com along with the document checklist. You will also receive a text reminder the day before your call. Is there anything else I can help you with today?"
Borrower:
"No, that is everything. Thank you so much!"

What Mortgage Brokers Are Saying

Real stories from loan officers and brokers capturing leads instantly, improving conversion rates, and eliminating marketing waste.

We went from missing 10-12 purchase leads weekly to capturing every single one, closed £120K in additional commissions in 8 months

"We are a 3-person mortgage brokerage doing £800K annually in commissions. Purchase leads from LendingTree and Zillow arrive during client meetings, closings, and after 6pm. We were missing 10-12 calls weekly, mostly serious buyers pre-approved elsewhere within 24 hours. DeskCaller qualifies loan purpose and property, books pre-approval calls automatically, and texts us urgent leads (under contract, need letter today) instantly. We closed 18 additional purchase loans in 8 months averaging £6.7K commission per loan. That is £120K we would have completely lost to missed calls."

Michael Torres, Senior Loan Officer

Independent mortgage broker, Birmingham

A £340K refinance called at 9:45pm Friday, we got the loan, direct lenders got voicemail

"Borrowers refinancing call evenings and weekends when they see rates drop. I used to send after-hours calls to voicemail and follow up Monday morning. By then Rocket Mortgage had already sent pre-approval, locked rate, and started application. DeskCaller qualifies borrower financials 24/7, books pre-approval calls, sends document checklist, and texts me high-value leads (jumbo, cash-out over £80K, excellent credit) for immediate follow-up. I closed 9 refinances in 6 months averaging £3.8K commission from evening and weekend calls I was missing. That is £34K in commissions from simply answering the phone."

Sarah Chen, Branch Manager

Mortgage brokerage, Manchester

We stopped wasting £4,200 monthly on uncontacted leads, our lead-to-close rate increased from 8% to 22%

"We spent £7,000 monthly on LendingTree, Zillow, and Bankrate leads. Half went uncontacted due to timing gaps and high call volume during rate drops. DeskCaller contacts every lead within 90 seconds, qualifies borrower, and routes qualified leads to our team immediately. We eliminated £4,200 monthly waste on no-contact leads. Even better: speed-to-contact improved our conversion rate from 8% to 22%. We went from 28 funded loans monthly to 48 loans with the same marketing budget. That is £90K additional monthly commission from better lead management."

James Wilson, Operations Director

Multi-state mortgage lender, London

First-time buyer leads (FHA, low down payment) are now pre-qualified and educated before reaching our team, saving 15 hours weekly

"First-time buyers call with basic questions: 'How much can I afford?', 'What is FHA?', 'Do I need 20% down?' Our loan officers were spending 30-45 minutes per call educating buyers not ready to apply. DeskCaller provides preliminary affordability estimates, explains FHA/VA/conventional programs, answers down payment questions, and only escalates serious buyers (employment stable, credit qualified, timeline under 6 months) to our team. We reclaimed 15 hours weekly from education calls, allowing loan officers to focus on pre-approvals and closings. That is 60 hours monthly redirected to revenue-generating activities."

Emma Martinez, Team Lead

Purchase-focused mortgage team, Leeds

Integrates With Your Mortgage Software

Seamless integration with Encompass, Calyx Point, Floify, BNTouch, Surefire CRM, and all major LOS and mortgage CRM platforms. Leads flow automatically into your existing workflow.

EEncompass
Calyx Point
Floify
BNTouch
Surefire CRM
Calendly
Zapier
HubSpot
Salesforce
GGoHighLevel

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the AI quote mortgage rates or provide specific APR numbers?

No, and this is intentional for regulatory compliance. The AI provides compliant responses: 'Rates depend on credit, loan amount, down payment, and property type. I will connect you with a licensed loan officer who can provide accurate pricing based on your specific scenario.' This prevents RESPA/TILA violations, bait-and-switch complaints, and maintains your NMLS compliance. Complex pricing discussions route to licensed loan officers who can legally discuss rates.

Does it integrate with Encompass, Calyx Point, Floify, BNTouch, or other mortgage systems?

Yes. DeskCaller integrates with Encompass LOS (largest market share), Calyx Point (broker favorite), Floify (point-of-sale), BNTouch CRM (mortgage-specific), Surefire CRM, LendingPad, and 50+ mortgage platforms via API or Zapier. Every inquiry auto-creates loan file with borrower details, property info, loan purpose, and source attribution. Pre-approval appointments sync to LO calendars instantly. Document checklists send automatically. Zero manual data entry between call and application start.

What happens when a borrower calls about a property in a state where we are not licensed?

Your AI checks property state against your NMLS licensed states. If licensed, books pre-approval appointment. If unlicensed, provides compliant response: 'We are not currently licensed in [state], but I can refer you to a licensed broker in your state.' This prevents NMLS violations, maintains regulatory compliance, and protects your license. Critical for brokers expanding into new states or operating in multiple markets with different licensing footprints.

How does it handle purchase leads under contract with urgent pre-approval letter needs?

Time-sensitive purchase leads (under contract, financing contingency deadline, competing offer) trigger immediate SMS escalation to senior loan officers within 2 minutes. AI collects urgency details (contract date, contingency deadline, seller timeline), borrower financials (credit, income, down payment), property details (address, price, property type), and creates priority loan file. Your team knows exactly which leads need same-day pre-approval letters versus standard 2-3 day turnaround. No hot leads sit in queue.

Can it differentiate between first-time buyers, move-up buyers, investors, and refinances?

Yes. First-time buyers route to FHA/VA specialists with education focus. Move-up buyers route to conventional loan experts. Investors (rental properties, fix-and-flip) route to investment property LOs with DSCR, LLC, and portfolio loan expertise. Refinances route to refi team with current mortgage details and savings calculations. Each borrower type gets appropriate specialist from first contact, improving conversion and customer experience.

What if a borrower has complex credit issues like recent bankruptcy, short sale, or foreclosure?

Your AI collects credit challenges during initial qualification (bankruptcy date, foreclosure date, short sale timeline) and flags for specialized review. Conventional guidelines (2-4 year waiting periods) are noted, alternative programs (FHA 2-year post-bankruptcy, portfolio lenders) are mentioned, and borrower routes to credit repair specialist or experienced LO who handles complex files. No false hope to unqualified borrowers, no wasted time on loans that cannot close under current guidelines.

How does it track lead sources (LendingTree, Zillow, Bankrate, Google Ads) for ROI analysis?

Every inquiry is tagged with source, timestamp, loan type, borrower quality tier (A/B/C based on credit and income), and property details. You see which sources convert best (LendingTree purchase leads at 18% close rate), which waste budget (Bankrate refinances at 4% close rate), which generate high-LTV clients (referrals close 3-5 loans each). Close marketing loop from ad spend to funded loan, eliminating waste on underperforming channels and doubling down on winners.

Can it send document checklists and pre-approval instructions automatically after booking?

Yes. After booking pre-approval appointment, AI sends SMS and email with required documents: W-2s (last 2 years), pay stubs (last 2 months), tax returns (last 2 years), bank statements (last 2 months), photo ID, credit authorization. Explains what underwriters need, why each matters, where to find items. Borrowers arrive organized and prepared. Reduces 'I do not have that' delays, accelerates pre-approval from 7 days to 2-3 days, improves borrower experience and close rates.

Stop Losing £3K-£10K Per Funded Loan to Slow Response Times

Brokers who contact within 5 minutes convert 3-4x better than 30 minutes. Live in 48 hours. No hardware, no training, just better lead capture.