Acre, the intermediary platform, has announced a new partnership with Paradigm, the mortgage, protection and compliance services proposition.

The arrangement offers Paradigm’s member firms access to technology designed to save them time, deliver greater operational efficiency and ease adherence to Consumer Duty rules and other regulatory obligations.

Acre claims its technology can save an average of an hour per case of admin time whilst keeping written business consistent and compliant. The platform brings the entire case process into one place – from client onboarding and checks all the way through to sourcing and DIP.

Paradigm users can also opt to pay no upfront fee for Acre, paying their costs using the Paradigm profit share scheme, therefore reducing direct costs to them. Acre’s platform costs are determined by individual volumes and usage.

Justus Brown, Acre’s CEO and founder, said: “Paradigm understands that having the right technology at your fingertips can transform a business. The year ahead will see technology play an even bigger role in advisers’ jobs. It will be the differentiator between brokerages. The right technology delivers a multitude of benefits: advisers are more informed on the best deals for their clients; the mortgage journey is more efficient with a faster route to DIP.

“With this partnership, Paradigm has clearly recognised the positive change Acre can deliver to advisers.”

Richard Goppy, director of membership at Paradigm Mortgage Services, added: “A key role of Paradigm is to equip our member firms with new technologies that bring significant value to their businesses. Acre bring all elements of the client case into one place and allow for one consistent set of data to be utilised at every step, to deliver better outcomes for advisory businesses and their customers.

“We’re looking forward to working with Acre and sharing the benefits of its technology with our membership.”