DeskCaller

AI Receptionist for Mortgage Brokers
Answer Every Lead on the First Ring

Answer leads the moment they call, qualify borrowers 24/7, book Agreement in Principle appointments instantly, and handle rate enquiries compliantly. Advice stays with your advisers. No lead sits waiting while you are with a client. Live in 48 hours.

See How It Works
24/7
Enquiries answered day and night
First ring
Answered while you are with a client
Every lead
Qualified and logged to your CRM

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
(Illustrative only, based on an assumed 35% conversion rate on contacted leads. Your figures will vary.)

Why Mortgage Brokers Lose Loans

Every lead you paid for and never contacted is marketing spend with nothing to show for it. Borrowers tend to go with whoever responds first.

Speed-to-Lead is Everything

Borrowers approach several brokers at once and tend to go with whoever gets back to them first. You are processing applications, meeting clients, and working deals, so leads from comparison sites and property portals sit unanswered while you are busy. A missed purchase lead is a lost case, plus the remortgages that borrower would have brought back to you later.

After-Hours Leads Go to Competitors

Borrowers research rates in the evenings and at weekends, when a rate change feels urgent. They click 'Call Now' from your Google ads at 8pm on a Saturday. Your voicemail says 'Call back Monday.' A rival broker picks up in two rings, collects income and property details, and gets the case moving that same evening. You lose the remortgage to whoever simply answered the phone.

Lead Spend Wasted on No-Contact

You pay for every lead that comes in from comparison sites and property portals. Some of them never get contacted at all, lost to timing gaps, staffing constraints, or a rush of calls when rates move, and you have paid for them either way. Rival brokers then pick off your warm leads by calling them first while you are with clients or outside office hours. Your marketing budget funds their pipeline.

Built for Mortgage Brokers
From Lead Qualification to Case File Creation

Your AI receptionist qualifies borrowers, books Agreement in Principle appointments, and stays compliant with FCA rules and MCOB while you focus on completing cases.

Loan Purpose & Property Qualification

Borrowers provide loan purpose (purchase, remortgage, capital raising), property type (house, flat, new-build, buy-to-let), estimated value, and location. AI checks the enquiry against your lender panel and FCA permissions, identifies product type (residential, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Shared Ownership), routes purchase leads to purchase specialists, and remortgages to the remortgage team.

Borrower Financial Pre-Screening

Collect income type (employed/PAYE, self-employed with SA302 / tax-year overviews), a credit estimate (clean, good, fair, or some adverse credit), deposit source (savings, gift, sale proceeds), and employment status (2+ years, recent change, gaps). Filter out unqualified leads (adverse credit no panel lender will consider, no verifiable income, cases outside your lender panel) before they consume loan officer time. Route high-quality leads (clean credit, 20%+ deposit, stable income) to senior LOs immediately.

Rate Enquiry Handling & Compliance

Borrowers ask: 'What is your rate?', 'Can you beat 6.5%?', 'How much are the fees?' AI provides a compliant response: 'Rates depend on your credit, loan amount, deposit, and property type. I can connect you with an adviser who will give you accurate pricing based on your specific circumstances.' Never quotes rates (in line with FCA rules and MCOB), avoids misleading rate promises, escalates complex pricing to a qualified loan officer, and keeps every interaction compliant.

Agreement in Principle Appointment Booking

Qualified borrowers (good credit, stable income, on-panel case) book Agreement in Principle calls with loan officers. AI checks the LO calendar (Google, Outlook), offers the next available 30-45 minute slots, routes by case type (purchase to a purchase specialist, buy-to-let to a BTL expert), confirms via SMS with a document checklist (payslips, SA302s, tax returns, bank statements), and sends a reminder 24 hours before the call. No back-and-forth scheduling emails, instant booking 24/7.

Lead Source Tracking & Attribution

Identify the lead source (MoneySuperMarket, Compare the Market, Rightmove, Zoopla, Google Ads, Facebook, referral, website, repeat client). Tag every enquiry with source, timestamp, case type, and borrower quality (A, B, C tier). Track which sources convert best, which waste budget, and which generate high-value clients. Close the loop from ad spend to completed case, eliminating marketing waste on underperforming channels.

Purchase vs Remortgage Routing

Purchase leads (first-time buyers, home movers, investors) route to the purchase team with urgency flags (offer accepted, chain pressure, need an Agreement in Principle ASAP). Remortgage leads (rate switch, capital raising, debt consolidation) route to remortgage specialists with current mortgage details (balance, rate, years remaining). Capital-raising remortgages flag fund usage (home improvements, debt consolidation, investment) for LTV and approval considerations.

Twenty7Tec, Smartr365 & OMS Integration

Every enquiry syncs with Twenty7Tec, Mortgage Brain, IRESS, Smartr365, or One Mortgage System (OMS). New leads auto-create in your sourcing and CRM system with loan purpose, borrower financials, property details, and source attribution. Agreement in Principle appointments appear in the LO calendar instantly. The document checklist is sent automatically. No manual data entry between the call and the case file.

Urgent vs Standard Lead Prioritization

Time-sensitive leads (offer accepted with an exchange deadline, a mortgage product about to expire, a chain waiting to proceed) escalate to senior LOs by SMS straight away. Standard enquiries (early-stage research, 6+ month timeline, browsing rates) book a standard follow-up. Differentiate hot leads (ready to proceed, needs an Agreement in Principle this week) from tyre-kickers (checking multiple brokers, months from a decision). Senior LOs only engage with high-urgency, high-quality opportunities.

First-Time Buyer vs Investor Qualification

First-time buyers (Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, low-deposit schemes, guidance on the process) route to first-time buyer specialists who explain the process, the schemes, and deposit options. Investors (rental properties, HMOs, refurbishment projects, limited company portfolios) route to investment property experts who cover: number of existing mortgages, rental cover / ICR, rental income, SDLT on additional properties, and limited company (SPV) structures. Each segment gets specialist expertise from first contact.

FCA Authorisation & Panel Compliance

Every enquiry is checked against your lender panel and the case types you are authorised to advise on. If it fits, the AI books an appointment. If it falls outside your panel (for example a specialist product you do not offer), it politely declines: 'That is outside our current lender panel, but I can refer you to a broker who specialises in that area.' Prevents advising outside your FCA permissions, keeps you compliant with MCOB, and protects your standing as a directly authorised firm or appointed representative.

Remortgage Enquiry Capture

Remortgage enquiries collect the current lender and rate, loan balance, years remaining, product end date, and the reason for switching. The AI does not advise on whether a switch is worth it or estimate what a borrower could save, that is the adviser's job. It gathers the case details, flags products expiring soon so nothing slips, and books the borrower in with the remortgage team with everything already on file.

Document Checklist & Application Prep

After booking the Agreement in Principle, AI sends an SMS and email with the documents required: last 3 months' payslips (or 2-3 years' SA302s and tax-year overviews if self-employed), last 3 months' bank statements, proof of ID and address, and consent to a credit check. It explains what lenders need, why each document matters, and where to find it. Borrowers arrive organised and prepared. Reduces 'I do not have that' delays and speeds up the Agreement in Principle.

See It In Action

Sample call: first-time buyer books an Agreement in Principle for a £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 an Agreement in Principle. 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 history, loan amount, deposit, 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 terraced house in Manchester, on the market for about £240,000. I have been saving for a deposit and I have around £15,000."
AI Receptionist:
"Thank you, I have noted the purchase price and the deposit. Our adviser will talk you through the options open to first-time buyers, including the low-deposit schemes, and what each one would mean for you. Are you currently employed with a 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:
"Thank you, I have made a note of that. Do you have a rough idea of your credit history? Would you say it is clean, mostly good, a few blips, or you are not sure?"
Borrower:
"I checked with Experian last month and it looked good, no missed payments."
AI Receptionist:
"Thank you, that is everything Sarah needs to look at your case. She is one of our first-time buyer specialists. She will review your full financial picture, explain your mortgage options including the first-time buyer schemes, and arrange an Agreement in Principle you can use when you make offers. Do you have time this week for a 30-minute appointment?"
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 in for Thursday 21 March at 3pm with Sarah Bennett, our First-Time Buyer Specialist. You will receive a calendar invite with a video link and a document checklist. Please have ready: your last 3 months' payslips, last 3 months' bank statements, and proof of ID and address. Sarah will review everything, explain your mortgage options, and give you your Agreement in Principle. Can I take 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!"

Integrates With Your Mortgage Software

Seamless integration with Twenty7Tec, Mortgage Brain, IRESS, Smartr365, One Mortgage System (OMS), and all major sourcing and CRM platforms. Leads flow automatically into your existing workflow.

Calendly
Zapier
HubSpot
Salesforce
GGoHighLevel

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No, and this is intentional for regulatory compliance. The AI gives a compliant response: 'Rates depend on your credit, loan amount, deposit, and property type. I will connect you with a qualified loan officer who can provide accurate pricing based on your specific circumstances.' This avoids breaches of FCA rules, prevents misleading-rate complaints, and keeps you compliant with MCOB. Complex pricing discussions route to a qualified loan officer who can properly discuss rates.

Does it integrate with Twenty7Tec, Mortgage Brain, Smartr365, OMS, or other mortgage systems?

Yes. DeskCaller integrates with Twenty7Tec, Mortgage Brain, IRESS, Smartr365, One Mortgage System (OMS), and other mortgage platforms via API or Zapier. Every enquiry auto-creates a case file with borrower details, property info, loan purpose, and source attribution. Agreement in Principle appointments sync to LO calendars instantly. Document checklists send automatically. No manual data entry between the call and the start of an application.

What happens when a borrower needs a product outside your lender panel or expertise?

Your AI checks each enquiry against your lender panel and the case types you are authorised to advise on. If it fits, it books an Agreement in Principle appointment. If it falls outside your panel, it gives a compliant response: 'That is outside our current lender panel, but I can refer you to a broker who specialises in that area.' This keeps you within your FCA permissions and MCOB, and protects your standing. Useful for firms that focus on specific lenders or do not cover specialist areas like adverse credit or complex buy-to-let.

How does it handle purchase leads with an offer accepted and an urgent Agreement in Principle needed?

Time-sensitive purchase leads (offer accepted, exchange deadline, chain waiting) trigger an immediate SMS escalation to senior loan officers. The AI collects the urgency details (offer date, exchange/completion deadline, chain position), borrower financials (credit, income, deposit), and property details (address, price, property type), then creates a priority case file. Your team knows exactly which leads need a same-day Agreement in Principle versus a standard turnaround. No hot leads sit in a queue.

Can it differentiate between first-time buyers, home movers, investors, and remortgages?

Yes. First-time buyers route to specialists who cover Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, and first-time buyer schemes, with an education focus. Home movers route to mainstream residential experts. Investors (rental properties, refurbishment projects) route to investment property LOs with rental cover, limited company (SPV), and portfolio landlord expertise. Remortgages route to the remortgage team with current mortgage details and savings calculations. Each borrower type gets the right specialist from first contact, improving conversion and customer experience.

What if a borrower has complex credit issues like a recent bankruptcy, IVA, repossession, or CCJs?

Your AI collects the credit challenges during initial qualification (bankruptcy discharge date, repossession date, dates of any defaults or CCJs) and flags the case for specialist review. Mainstream lender criteria (waiting periods after discharge) are noted, specialist adverse-credit lenders are mentioned where relevant, and the borrower is routed to a specialist adverse-credit adviser or an experienced LO who handles complex files. No false hope for unqualified borrowers, and no wasted time on cases no lender will currently accept.

How does it track lead sources (MoneySuperMarket, Rightmove, Google Ads) for ROI analysis?

Every enquiry 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, which waste budget, and which generate the highest-value clients. Close the marketing loop from ad spend to completed case, eliminating waste on underperforming channels and doubling down on the winners.

Can it send document checklists and Agreement in Principle instructions automatically after booking?

Yes. After booking the Agreement in Principle appointment, the AI sends an SMS and email with the documents required: last 3 months' payslips (or 2-3 years' SA302s and tax-year overviews if self-employed), last 3 months' bank statements, proof of ID and address, and consent to a credit check. It explains what lenders need, why each matters, and where to find items. Borrowers arrive organised and prepared. Reduces 'I do not have that' delays, speeds up the Agreement in Principle, and improves both the borrower experience and conversion.
Pricing

Simple pricing, no surprises

Choose a plan, or just pay for what you use. One flat price, never a surprise charge.

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Starter
For solo owner-operators answering their own phone.
£48/mo
billed monthly
 
120 mins/mo · ~40 calls
£0.40 per included minute
Grace: up to 12 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
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Growth
For small teams that never want to miss a job.
£105/mo
billed monthly
 
300 mins/mo · ~100 calls
£0.35 per included minute
Grace: up to 45 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
Pro
For multi-crew operators with high call volume.
£225/mo
billed monthly
 
750 mins/mo · ~250 calls
£0.30 per included minute
Grace: up to 150 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
No setup fee·No contract·30-day money-back·Usage alerts at 60 / 80 / 90%

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