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How to Submit to Aldermore via SmartrConnect

Step-by-step guide for submitting a Decision in Principle (DIP) to Aldermore through SmartrConnect.

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Overview

You can submit a Decision in Principle (DIP) to Aldermore directly from Smartr365 using SmartrConnect. Aldermore submissions go through the IRESS integration, which pre-populates your case data into the lender's system.

Before You Start

  • Feature flag: Aldermore must be enabled for your firm

  • Credentials: Your Aldermore adviser credentials must be saved in Settings > My Credentials

  • Case data: The case must have a mortgage product selected with a valid loan amount and term

Mandatory Fields

The following must be completed for each applicant before you can submit:

Field

Where to Complete

Notes

Current Employment

Fact Find > Employment

At least one current employment record per applicant

Income Verifiability

SmartrConnect form

Confirm whether commission, overtime, bonus, and salary are verifiable

Disclaimer Acceptance

SmartrConnect form

Must accept the submission disclaimer

Application Type

SmartrConnect form

Select DIP Pre-Pop as the submission type

Fact Find Sections to Complete

  • Personal Details (both applicants if joint)

  • Address History

  • Current Employment & Income

  • Property Details

  • Mortgage Details (loan amount, term, repayment method)

How to Submit

  1. Open the case and navigate to SmartrConnect from the top toolbar

  2. Select Aldermore as the lender

  3. Choose DIP Pre-Pop as the application type

  4. For each applicant, confirm the income verifiability flags:

    • Commission Verifiable

    • Overtime Verifiable

    • Bonus Verifiable

  5. Accept the submission disclaimer

  6. Click Submit

After Submission

Smartr365 polls for results every 8 seconds. Possible outcomes:

  • Pending β€” Awaiting lender decision

  • Completed β€” Decision received

  • Validation Failed β€” Check the error details and correct your case data

  • Login Failed β€” Update credentials in Settings > My Credentials

Troubleshooting

Issue

Solution

Aldermore not showing as a lender option

Check that the Aldermore feature flag is enabled for your firm

Validation errors on submit

Review the error modal for specific fields

Login Failed result

Re-enter your Aldermore credentials in Settings > My Credentials

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