Affordability
How do I work out split term affordability or JBSP split term affordability?
Please speak to your Telephone Business Development Manager (TBDM) on 01455 894 084 – Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm.
DIP, application submission, application tracking and document upload
What are the packaging requirements?
All cases require standard packaging requirements, these can be found on our resources page.
Does my client need to have found a property before they submit application?
Yes, they will need to have found a property before the application can be submitted to us.
When do you request the valuation?
We instruct a valuation after the case has been reviewed by an underwriter, the minimum packaging requirements have been submitted, and any fees applicable have been paid.
Will Hinckley & Rugby's credit search leave a footprint on my client's credit file?
There is no credit search at DIP stage, and we will carry out a full Equifax on receipt of a fully packaged application submitted via our Broker’s portal (or 27Tech/Submission Brain).
Will the DIP secure rates and check affordability?
No, the only way to secure the rate is to submit a fully packaged case via our portal, affordability should be checked on our website.
Can I produce my own split term illustration?
Only a member of the Telephone Business Development Manager team (TBDM) can provide you with a split term illustration. This can be created once your application has been submitted. Please call your TBDM on 01455 894 084 – Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm or email us at development@hrbs.co.uk.
Can I get copy of my application/DIP?
Yes, you can log in at any point and manage your existing DIPs/applications and print out the documents applicable to the status of your application. Click the button below to download our guide on how to print out documents.
Can I amend the details on the DIP once it has been submitted?
Yes, you can amend approved DIP details – this needs to be done before submission of the FMA & although you can amend the DIP details multiple times you are only able to submit the FMA in line with the latest DIP. The others become invalid.
Do I have to be logged in to complete the affordability calculator?
You can complete the affordability calculator on our website without being logged in, if you need to speak to us, please call your Telephone Business Development Manager on 01455 894 084 – Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm.
Can I track the applications progress?
Yes, you can track the progress per case through the following stages:
- DIP
- Application
- Assessment
- Offer
- Completion
How do I add a second/third/fourth applicant?
You will need to complete the first applicants’ details, and then submit the second/third/fourth applicants details. You can do this by either clicking the add another applicant button at the top of the screen or by clicking the add another applicant button at the bottom of applicant 1’s details.
What can I do if a DIP isn’t approved?
If the case is a refer or decline, you can discuss the application further with our Telephone Business Development Manager’s (TBDM) on 01455 894 084 – Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm. If the response is a referral, our TBDM’s will look at the reason for the referral, and advise if you are able to proceed or request further clarification.
What if my client’s circumstances change?
You can either contact us via the secure messaging facility or amend your DIP and resubmit it.
Do I have to use the online DIP/full application/document upload system to submit an application?
Yes, although we also support 27Tech and Submission Brain routes of submission, failure to do so could result in longer processing delays.
How long do I need to wait before using the document upload service once an application has been submitted?
Once the case is showing submitted, please upload the minimum packaging requirements. Only full packaged cases will be progressed to the next stage.
If I have any questions, or want to discuss any issues, who should I contact?
If you are having trouble uploading, please call us 01455 894 084 – Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm.
How do I pay my fees?
Once the case has been reviewed with the standard packaging documents, we will contact the customer to take payment of the fees.
Can I send all of my documents as a single attachment?
All documents are required to be uploaded and named correctly and individually, failure to do so will cause processing delays.
Can I upload documents prior to submitting an application?
No, once the case is submitted, please upload the minimum packaging requirements as per our packaging guide.
What are your current SLA's?
Our current SLA’s can be found on our homepage.
Can I still send documents to you via email?
We can accept documents via our portal or email development@hrbs.co.uk if the case has been submitted using 27Tech or Submissions Brain.
What solicitors can I use?
You can check if the applicant’s proposed choice of solicitor is eligible to act for the Society by contacting LMS Ltd, the Society’s Solicitor Panel Manager, by phone 0343 221 0643, or by email: lenderpanels@lms.com, or by visiting the LMS Ltd website.
Existing customers
What is the current process for broker-led product transfers?
You can find out about the process by visiting our product transfers page.
Are there any fees payable for product transfers?
Fees are product specific, please visit our products below.
Can I submit a product transfer application if I didn’t arrange the original mortgage?
Yes, you can providing the authority form is signed by your client.
What procuration fee will I receive on product transfers?
0.20% payable to your club or network.
When will the procuration fee be paid?
On or around the 15th of the month after the switch has taken place.
When will the product transfer take place?
After the product has matured or up to three months earlier if it is in the customers interests – this will be discussed as part of the process.
Will you carry out new affordability or credit checks?
No affordability or credit checks will be carried out unless there is a change in the customers circumstances.
Can I deal with a port for a client with you? i.e. Will I get a procuration fee?
Yes, you can deal with a porting enquiry for an existing customer and a procuration fee of 0.40% would be payable to your club or network. Please note, if a customer wants to borrow additional funds, the further advance will need to be on a currently available product. You would need to speak to our Intermediary Sales team to start the process.
Where can customers go if they are struggling with their mortgage payments?
If you know a customer that is struggling with their mortgage payments, please visit the ‘Struggling to pay‘ page on the Hinckley & Rugby Building Society website.
Login and registration
Can a mortgage assistant register or submit the case on behalf of a broker?
Yes, they just need to register as a Broker Admin.
Can I register to be an administrator for more than one adviser?
Yes.
If I’m having trouble logging in, what should I do?
To log in, you will need to enter your username and password which you created when you completed the registration process.
If you have tried unsuccessfully to log in three times you will be automatically locked out. If this occurs, please contact our Telephone Business Development Managers.
If you’ve forgotten your login details please click below.
How do I register with more than one club or network?
Introducers wishing to use multiple clubs or networks should register against one initially.
How long does it take to register?
You will receive your activation code straight away (please check your junk/spam). The Society will complete the necessary checks within 48 hours and allow you to submit cases from then on. Please contact our Telephone Business Development Managers on 01455 894 084 – Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm, if you are requiring support within two working days of submitting your registration.
Policy
How many incomes do you consider?
We can consider four applicants and four incomes.
What is your view on a default on a communication supplier?
We can consider less than £500 satisfied defaults, please call the Telephone Business Development Managers on 01455 894 084 to discuss the case in full – Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm. Residential criteria can be found below.
Can one partner have bad credit and stay in the property without being on mortgage and deed?
Yes, we can consider this, please refer to your Telephone Business Development Manager on 01455 894 084 – Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm. Residential criteria can be found below.
Would you consider family relatives on Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP) mortgage?
Yes, we allow close family members to support on a JBSP basis.
Post completion
When will I receive my procuration fee?
We pay fees on or around the 15th the following month after completion.
Products
Do you offer free legals?
We don’t offer free legals on any of our products, however we offer £250 cashback on residential remortgage cases only.
Do you offer cashback for purchase or remortgage?
Cashback is only available on a residential remortgage basis.
What is HVR & LVR?
HVR & LVR are the Society’s variable rates which all new and retention variable rate products are priced against. Homeowner Variable Rate (HVR) is for Owner Occupier, and Landlord Variable Rate (LVR) is for Buy to Let.
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