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The transaction marks a step forward in the delivery of faster, more certain digital remortgage completions in the UK.

Brokers get a dedicated portal with real-time case tracking, and borrowers get a significantly shorter path from application to offer.

Powered by Curvestone AI, the capability goes live with TMG and Connect Mortgages among the first to deploy it.

Brokers can now submit one application covering both a product transfer and a further advance.

The launch forms part of Dudley’s wider digitisation programme and has been shaped by feedback from brokers.

Adviser numbers have remained broadly steady at around 31,000 since 2023, despite a 15% fall in the number of authorised advice firms since 2021.

The Society has announced an updated journey within its broker portal.

Firms are testing AI-enabled targeted support for investments, credit score insights for consumers, anti-money laundering detection, and Know Your Customer.

The new platform offers a simpler sourcing experience, faster access to product information, broader sourcing capabilities, and stronger compliance.