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Mortgage Brokers — Google Ads for Pre-Qualified Applications

Mortgage BrokersDenver, CO

Google Ads · Landing pages · CRM

Borrower-readiness qualifiers in copy and forms improved application quality and loan officer efficiency.

LocationDenver, CO
ServicesGoogle Ads · Landing pages · CRM
Timeline14 weeks
Mortgage Brokers growth program — FuelLabs Digital case study hero.
Applications33 → 67+103%
CPA$191 → $123-36%
Pre-qual rate29% → 43%+14 pts

Summary

We tightened keyword themes around purchase and refi intent and rebuilt the application flow for clarity.

Problem

  • High volume of unqualified clicks from broad match.
  • Forms asked for too much before value was established.
  • Loan officers wasted time on incomplete files.

Approach

We used intent-based ad groups and progressive disclosure on forms with instant feedback.

Solution

RSA testing by loan type, dedicated LPs per funnel, and offline conversion optimization.

  • Credit band routing in CRM
  • Biweekly LP tests
  • Search term exclusions for job seekers

Results

Applications33 → 67+103%
CPA$191 → $123-36%
Pre-qual rate29% → 43%+14 pts

Applications doubled while CPA fell and pre-qualification rate improved.

Loan team throughput improved because inbound leads were better prepared.

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