PADS Financial is an alternative mortgage lender specialized in first and second rank loans. As such, PADS is positioned as a strategic partner to help mortgage brokers qualify clients who have been turned down by the banks.
PADS Financial has developed a strong broker offering based on the following:
1. The online broker portal: A best-in-class online platform where brokers can apply for their clients, manage their files and track their commissions.
2. A streamlined application process: We’ve streamlined the application process to make it easy and fast for brokers and their clients to submit the information necessary and get approved quickly.
3. A competitive commission structure
Brokers who join the PADS Financial broker program will gain access to a best-in-class online platform on which they can apply for loans with their clients, check in on the status of their application, manage all their PADS client files and even track their commissions.
Gone are the days of multiple excel sheets or paper management. The PADS Financial broker portal is the ideal place to manage your files. 100% online safe & secure with a user-friendly interface, the portal will reduce your workload and help you increase your productivity.
Your client has been turned down by the bank. You’ve spent countless hours gathering the information and files. In this scenario, you would not be blamed for telling your client to give up on their hopes.
Thankfully, PADS make it very easy to apply online. Brokers can simply upload a few files, fill out basic client information and send notifications to their client to do the rest. This greatly reduces the amount of extra work. PADS also takes care of the underwriting and notarizing of the loan. Our team of dedicated experts offers personalized support to ensure all applications are answered within 24 hours.
Becoming a PADS broker partner means your client will enjoy a fast and easy application process coupled with our fast disbursement and competitive rates.
By partnering with PADS, brokers can close more deals and generate higher commission. With PADS you can:
Brokers can rely on the PADS technology to streamline the application, management and disbursement of their home equity loans. They can take advantage of our fast approval and disbursement process to qualify clients quickly, who may otherwise be rejected for financing. They can rest assured that they will obtain competitive rates for their clients. That is the PADS advantage. If you’re a broker and are interested in learning more about the Broker program, sign up here.
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