FAQs

  • Helpful Information

  • Is Integration Required?

    To Receive Referrals From RE Agents:

    No.
    This solution is for individuals (such as individual brokers or individual loan officers) or entire companies; no integration is needed at all. The referrals are sent to your email and also displayed in your Go Fish Admin Panel.

    To Receive Referrals From Brokers:

    Yes.
    This solution is for companies or sole proprietors that have the ability to integrate their LOS (Loan Origination System) or CRM (Customer Relations Management) system with our platform via our no-code Zapier interface (no coding or development required, performed by either our IT team free of charge or by your own IT team). The integration is required in order for our platform to track and recognize when the referring mortgage is approved and funded, so that the referring broker can be paid your chosen basis points at closing, no payment is conducted upfront, only if/when you close the mortgage.

  • Is This For Individual Loan Officers, Brokers, ect. or People Working At Companies?

    To Receive Referrals From RE Agents:This solution is for individuals (such as individual brokers or individual loan officers) or entire companies.

    To Receive Referrals From Brokers:This solution is for companies that have the ability to integrate their LOS (Loan Origination System) or CRM (Customer Relations Management) system with our platform via our no-code Zapier interface (no coding or development required, performed by either our IT team free of charge or by your own IT team).

  • 25 Ways To Earn A Mortgage Loan Referral Fee

    1. Utilization of QR Codes:

    Generate QR codes linked to the lender’s or broker's application and display them on business cards, flyers, or at physical properties during house showings. This provides a quick and easy way for potential buyers to access the loan application simply by scanning the code with their smartphones. You will get credit for the loan origination even if the borrower does not return to the lender's website for up to 6 months.

    2. Email Signatures:

    Include a link to a loan application in your email signatures to provide a persistent, accessible link to the application across all communications.

    3. Local Networking Events:

    Attend local business and networking events such as real estate investor meetups. This provides an opportunity to interact directly with potential homebuyers and investors.

    4. Collaboration with Home Improvement Companies:

    Partner with local home improvement companies or contractors and embed the lender’s or broker's loan application into their websites. This can facilitate financing for home renovation projects.

    5. Educational Workshops and Seminars:

    Organize or participate in educational seminars that guide potential buyers through the home buying process, including financing options. Share the lender’s or broker's application form during these sessions.

    6. Integration with Property Management Platforms:

    Collaborate with property management companies to include financing options in rental application and management platforms. This can help renters transition to homeownership.

    7. Digital Marketing Campaigns:

    Use digital marketing tools like email newsletters, targeted ads, and social media platforms to share the lender’s loan application links.

    8. Partnerships with Local Businesses:

    Form partnerships with local businesses to host information stands or kiosks that feature tablets or computers pre-loaded with the lender’s application forms.

    9. Collaborative Real Estate Portals:

    Collaborate with online real estate portals to embed the lender's application directly on property listing pages.

    10. Local Government or Community Websites:

    Partner with local government or community websites to embed loan applications, reaching residents looking at community development initiatives or affordable housing programs.

    11. Real Estate Blog Integration:

    Embed loan applications within real estate-focused articles or blog posts, providing readers with immediate access to loan applications.

    12. Builders and Developers’ Websites:

    Collaborate with builders and property developers to include the loan application on their project pages, especially for new developments or pre-construction sales.

    13. Event Websites:

    Create a dedicated event website or page where visitors can learn about real estate events and apply directly for loans. Embedding the application on the event page can capture the interest of attendees.

    14. Local Chamber of Commerce Websites:

    Embed loan applications on chamber of commerce websites to target professionals looking to invest in commercial or residential properties.

    15. E-commerce Platforms for Home Products:

    Partner with e-commerce sites that sell home-related products or services and embed loan applications to cater to customers who may need additional financing.

    16. Social Media Platforms with Integrated Web Pages:

    Use platforms like Facebook to embed a loan application form directly on business pages, making it easily accessible to followers.

    17. Affinity Group and Alumni Association Websites:

    Embed the loan application on these sites, marketing it as an exclusive benefit for members looking to purchase homes.

    18. Interactive Online Tools and Calculators:

    Integrate loan applications into tools such as mortgage calculators on websites frequented by potential homebuyers.

    19. Real Estate Investment Forums and Blogs:

    Partner with forums and blogs focused on real estate investment to embed loan applications.

    20. Virtual Reality (VR) Home Tours:

    Embed loan applications within virtual reality tours of properties to captivate potential buyers’ interest.

    21. City or Neighborhood Guides:

    Integrate loan applications into online guides that provide insights into living in different areas.

    22. Employee Portals of Large Corporations:

    Embed loan applications in employee portals as part of employee benefits.

    23. Housing Fairs and Expos:

    Embed loan applications on the event websites or on interactive kiosks at housing fairs and expos.

    24. Wedding Planning Websites:

    Embed loan applications on wedding planning websites to offer financing solutions for newlyweds planning their future.

    25. Public Transport Websites:

    Embed loan applications on public transportation websites, targeting commuters considering buying a home near their work or along transit lines.

  • Optional Integration (API)

  • Can you confirm that I will only pay for referrals from GFO and my own will not be touched?

    A: We confirm that only referrals sent through our system will be tagged as GFO referrals. This is handled via the URL structure that is tagged with the referral sender's ID. Referrals originating from us will land on your website with a URL such as: https://www.YourWesbite.com/?orig=1&tag=223.

    In this example, the referral sender is identified as #223 from originator company #1 (representing GFO).

    We will implement code on your website to capture these tags from the URL and insert them into your GFO Admin Panel so that you can see all referral agents and referrals there (and only those originated from GFO) in real-time. Our API pulls a READ ONLY (one-way) limited stream of data only associated with the originations we generated; it's like a mailman reading your house number but not being able to delivering mail through your front door slot. It's the most secure structure available, and many banks use this structure for their 3rd party integration.

  • How do you make sure I'm not charged twice?

    Q: What happens if a borrower returns to re-refinance a loan that has already been funded and a referral fee has been paid? Will the referral partner receive payment again?

    A: A referral sender will never be paid twice on the same loan ID.

  • How Are Referrals Tracked Up To 6 Months?

    Q: I read that applicants returning later (up to 6 months) are still tracked so the referral partner receives credit/payment. How is that tracked? If they return 6 or 12 months later, having forgotten who referred them, and simply go directly to my website, how is that linked back to the referral partner for credit?

    A: We implement a tracking cookie on your website, typically placed in the <header> or <footer>, ensuring it functions across all pages. When a visitor first arrives via a referral link, the cookie is stored in their browser, capturing the referral source. This ensures that if the borrower leaves and returns later, even up to 6 months, the referral is still recognized. Even if they return directly to your website without using the original referral link, the cookie remains active and will credit the referral partner accordingly.