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- Story by: Dominic Welling
- Magazine: MortgageAdviser
- Published Wednesday , June 11, 2008
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Unifi, Secured loans portal, www.unifi.biz
Lender says...
Patrick Bamford, managing director of Unifi, said: "The changes and enhancements we have made to Unifi's secured loan portal reflect the current lending landscape, the amendments to the Consumer Credit Act and the need for quality information so our members can provide a comprehensive service to their clients.
"The portal lists those lenders currently still active in the market and breaks down the fundamentals of their criteria to enable easy understanding of client suitability and product availability.
"This information will allow advisers to see if the case is likely to fit with lenders outside of their normal panel. Our excellent relationship with lending partners continues to grow, for example, Unifi are now offering our members the facility to score applications for FirstPlus, through our portal, without the need for a direct agency.
"In the coming months we anticipate being able to offer the same facility for other lending partners. We are also providing our partners with regular lender bulletins, detailing changes to product price and criteria to ensure they are kept fully up to date. Our portal provides all the details an adviser will need to ensure the smooth placement of their client."
We say...
Plus points... With the market as it stands, any system that clearly reflects the current lending landscape is of huge benefit to advisers. Unifi's secured loan portal offers a service that concisely shows what lenders are offering which products and explains their criteria. This is extremely helpful in terms of speed, which is so necessary right now for an adviser.
Could do better... The service is exclusive to members on Unifi, limiting its appeal.
Adviser says...
Chris Meaker, divisional director for Zebra Secured Loans, said: "The updated portal is another fantastic enhancement from Unifi that will benefit all existing partners. With dedicated sections to lenders' criteria the portal is of huge benefit to advisers."
Rating 4/5 stars