How We Helped Mortgage Brokerage Got Control of Pre-Approvals, Underwriting, and Follow-Ups Without Hiring More Staff

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Client Overview

Our client is a mortgage brokerage based in Canada. Each agent received 40–60 new leads weekly from online ads, referral partners, and inbound calls. They were using Zoho CRM, but only for storing contact info. Everything else — from follow-ups to deal tracking — was being done manually.

Emails were written one by one. Tasks weren’t assigned automatically. Referral updates were sent by hand. Zoho wasn’t built around how they actually worked — so most of the team didn’t use it actively.

Challenges

The agency had a strong client base, but their backend systems couldn’t keep up. Here’s where they were struggling:

New leads weren’t getting handled properly

Leads were coming in daily, but there was no way to track who had been contacted, who booked a call, or who was waiting on documents. Some got missed entirely. Others sat too long without a response. No one could clearly see who was in pre-approval, underwriting, or ready to fund.

Follow-ups took way too much time

Every agent was sending the same pre-approval messages, document reminders, and updates manually — over and over. If someone was out for the day, their leads didn’t move forward. There were no triggers or automations in place.

Referral partners kept asking for updates

Partners who referred leads weren’t being updated when a client booked a consult, submitted their mortgage application, or closed the deal. Everything had to be remembered and sent manually — which meant it often wasn’t.

No one could track the deal pipeline

There were no proper stages inside the CRM — just names and numbers. The team couldn’t answer questions like:

“Has this client submitted their docs?”
“Who’s working on this deal?”
“Which files are taking too long?”

Zoho CRM wasn’t doing much

They had the tool, but it wasn’t set up for mortgage workflows. No deal stages. No automation. No tasks assigned when things moved forward. The CRM wasn’t helping the team — it was just sitting there.

Long-term leads were forgotten

If someone didn’t move forward in the first couple of weeks, they were forgotten. There were no monthly check-ins, follow-up campaigns, or reminders to re-engage. Cold leads and expired pre-approvals just sat in the system, untouched.

“We don’t have a clear view of our process. We just want something that runs without us checking every step.”

Solution

We designed a customized ClickUp workspace to mirror the way their business actually works—built for finance teams, not generic task lists.

🧩CRM Setup That Matches the Way They Work

We restructured Zoho to reflect their actual workflow. Stages like 

Initial Intake → Pre-Approval Sent → Documents In → Underwriting → Conditions Met → Funded gave everyone a clear roadmap for each deal.

📬Follow-Ups That Run on Their Own

We added automated emails and text messages for every key step — from initial lead intake follow ups to document reminders to post-funding check-ins. Agents no longer had to chase leads one by one.

📢Referral Partner Updates Built In

Every time a lead hits a key milestone, their referring partner now gets notified automatically. No more guessing, forgetting, or manual follow-up.

✅Task Assignments That Happen Automatically

As deals move through the pipeline, the right tasks go to the right team member. There’s no confusion around who’s supposed to handle what.

♻️ Re-Engagement for Slower Leads

Inactive leads, rate shoppers, and expired pre-approvals now go into monthly follow-up campaigns. The team gets second chances on leads they would’ve otherwise lost.

🗺️ A Visual Blueprint of the Full Process

We built a step-by-step view of their lead and deal journey inside the CRM — used now for training, reviews, and staying on top of what’s working.

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Results

Since the implementation, the business has seen measurable improvements:

🕒 40% faster response time to new leads
📉 60% less time spent on manual follow-ups
📈 35% more clarity on deal status and progress
🔁 100% of referral partners get updates at key stages
✅ Each deal has a clear owner and next step
📬 Old and cold leads now get followed up automatically

Want This System for Your Brokerage?

If your team is still managing leads manually, or your CRM feels more like a contact list than a workflow — we can help.

Book a consultation today.

Client Overview

Our Client’s business specializes in international travel experiences. As demand for his services grew, he realized his current system couldn’t keep up

Initially, he managed his operations with Google Sheets and email tools. While they were functional, they just weren’t that effective. These are some common bottlenecks:

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That’s when we introduced him to Go High Level and implemented a comprehensive solution tailored to his needs.

We needed a system that could handle lead management, automate follow-ups, and track performance all in one place,

How We Solved Their Issues

CRM Setup

First, we customized Go High Level CRM and integrated it with all their sources including forms, live chat, and social media ads. We implemented custom pipelines and lead scoring to make sure high-value leads received immediate attention.

Workflow Automation

Then, we automated the repetitive tasks. Follow-ups, appointment confirmations, and reminders were triggered at our client’s desired time. For example, if a lead didn’t book within two days, they received a friendly reminder automatically.

KPI Reporting and Analytics

Our team built custom dashboards that tracked key metrics (like lead sources, conversion rates, and campaign performance) in real-time. These dashboards provided insights for making data-driven decisions.

Call Tracking

We integrated a call tracking system that logs every client interaction. The calls were automatically aligned with the corresponding lead in the CRM. This helped the agency’s team to keep accurate records. Doing so also ensured no communication was missed and provided a detailed history for reference.

Lead Nurturing Campaigns

We deployed automated email/SMS campaigns to nurture potential clients. We also designed personalized email and SMS campaigns to reconnect with lost clients, creating more business opportunities.

Appointment Management

A calendar booking system was integrated into GHL that made scheduling appointments easier for clients. We synced it with automated workflows that sent confirmation emails and reminders to reduce no-shows.

Review Management

We implemented workflows for post-service review collection. Automated emails and SMS messages are sent to clients after their service, encouraging them to post a review on social media platforms. This helped the travel agency gather over 100 reviews in just three months which drastically enhanced his agency’s reputation.

Enhanced Engagement Tools

We added a live chatbot to the website for real-time inquiries and synced it to the CRM. This ensured no lead was overlooked.

How We Solved Their Issues

CRM Setup

First, we customized Go High Level CRM and integrated it with all their sources including forms, live chat, and social media ads. We implemented custom pipelines and lead scoring to make sure high-value leads received immediate attention.

Lead Nurturing Campaigns

We deployed automated email/SMS campaigns to nurture potential clients. We also designed personalized email and SMS campaigns to reconnect with lost clients, creating more business opportunities.

Call Tracking

We integrated a call tracking system that logs every client interaction. The calls were automatically aligned with the corresponding lead in the CRM. This helped the agency’s team to keep accurate records. Doing so also ensured no communication was missed and provided a detailed history for reference.

Workflow Automation

Then, we automated the repetitive tasks. Follow-ups, appointment confirmations, and reminders were triggered at our client’s desired time. For example, if a lead didn’t book within two days, they received a friendly reminder automatically.

Appointment Management

A calendar booking system was integrated into GHL that made scheduling appointments easier for clients. We synced it with automated workflows that sent confirmation emails and reminders to reduce no-shows.

Review Management

We implemented workflows for post-service review collection. Automated emails and SMS messages are sent to clients after their service, encouraging them to post a review on social media platforms. This helped the travel agency gather over 100 reviews in just three months which drastically enhanced his agency’s reputation.

Enhanced Engagement Tools

We added a live chatbot to the website for real-time inquiries and synced it to the CRM. This ensured no lead was overlooked.

Transformative Results

Then, we automated the repetitive tasks. Follow-ups, appointment confirmations, and reminders were triggered at our client’s desired time. For example, if a lead didn’t book within two days, they received a friendly reminder automatically.

Lead Management

40% faster response times.

Workflow Efficiency

60% reduction in manual tasks.

Data
Insights

Real-time dashboards improved decision-making.

Conversion Rates

25% increase through automated nurturing.

Client Retention

Re-engagement campaigns recovered 15% of lost clients.

Reputation Management

Over 100 reviews gathered in three months.