Habito has announced the launch of a new intermediary portal to provide brokers with quick access to its buy-to-let (BTL) product range and lending criteria.

The online mortgage broker suggested the portal will allow brokers to generate an instant decision and submit a full mortgage application directly.

The new portal has been designed and created after extensive customer and broker research conducted via Habito’s own internal distribution network, alongside feedback and input from Connect for Intermediaries.

Habito revealed its portal will also provide advisers with automated feedback so that in a case when a customer doesn’t fit Habito’s policy, it is flagged early and a suitable alternative can be found. For portfolio landlords who have to manage heavy loads of administrative work, Habito said it has also designed a fully downloadable ‘portfolio checker’ helping to cut the time spent on paperwork.

“Being a tech-led mortgage broker and lender, automation and innovative improvements are in our DNA, Habito chief strategy officer, Martijn van der Heijden, commented. “We’re on a mission to make mortgages easier for all, and our origination platform and portal are testament to this.

“For us, the key to making meaningful improvements is extensive customer research and user testing. With this in mind, we made the decision to extend our offer beyond our own brokerage and speak to a network of like-minded brokers to see how automation and innovation could help them better serve their clients.

“Connect were the first to come on board in January 2020 and have been an invaluable partner, helping us design and shape an intermediary portal we feel is a game-changer for the industry. Using Connect’s extensive broker network and deep insights, we’ve been able to take real-life pain points and solve them with seamless connectivity and easy-to-use functionality.”

Connect CEO, Liz Syms, added: “Right now is an excellent time for Habito to be launching such an innovative solution. The ability to streamline the application process and use automatic valuations is very much welcome in the current market.

“The team at Connect were pleased to be part of helping Habito to develop the system and look forward to assisting with the launch of Habito’s offering to our advisers and clients.”

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