Full Blast: How to Rank Higher on Google & Close More Mortgage Leads

Modified on: Tue, 20 May, 2025 at 4:43 AM

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Are Borrowers Finding Your Competitors First?

You’re great at guiding clients through financing—home loans, pre-approvals, refinancing, or first-time buyers. But are you consistently getting inbound leads without chasing agents or burning money on ads?

Many mortgage professionals struggle with:

  • Inconsistent deal flow and referral droughts

  • Complicated lead follow-ups that fall through the cracks

  • Losing top search spots to big-name lenders

  • Wasting ad spend without knowing what’s working

Stat Check: 72% of borrowers only apply with one lender—typically the first one they find online.

If you’re not ranking high on Google and automating follow-ups, you’re leaving deals on the table.



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What If You Had a System That Worked While You Slept?

Picture this:

  • Your mortgage business ranks at the top of Google for “mortgage broker near me”

  • Borrowers book consults 24/7—no cold calls or chasing

  • Automated systems follow up instantly so no deal slips away

  • You track every click, call, and loan app to know exactly what converts

This playbook shows you exactly how to:
✅ Rank higher on Google
✅ Capture more borrower leads
✅ Automate follow-ups
✅ Track everything
✅ Convert more consultations into funded deals


Step 1: Optimize Your Google Business Profile for Local Borrowers

Why It Matters?

97% of home loan borrowers search online before choosing a mortgage provider.
And 68% of mobile searches for “mortgage broker near me” result in a call within 24 hours.


1.1 Set Up & Optimize Your Google Business Profile (GMB)

  • Make sure your business name, phone, and address are identical across your website, listings, and social pages.

  • Add keywords like:
    → “First-time homebuyer loans”
    → “Refinance in [City]”
    → “FHA loan help”

  • Upload headshots, closings, and photos from client success stories

Pro Tip: Add FAQ content to GMB like “What documents do I need for a pre-approval?”


How to add or claim your Business Profile on Google

Complete your Business Profile on Google


1.2 Enable Google Messaging & Call Tracking

  • Let prospects text you directly from search

  • Use HighLevel’s call tracking numbers so you know which campaigns and locations generate the most calls

Example: “5 buyers booked a call last week through your ‘Pre-Approval in 24 Hours’ GMB post.”

How to Purchase a Phone Number

Connect Google Business Profile to HighLevel 

How to chat with customers from your Business Profile


1.3 Automate Google Reviews After Each Closing

  • 50+ 5-star reviews = major SEO boost

  • Use HighLevel's Review Request Automation (SMS & email)

  • Send a review link automatically once the loan closes


How to Send Review Requests

Reputation Management - How to Customize the Review Request Messages (SMS/Email)

How to Dispute a Google Review and Check on the Dispute Status
How to use Social Posting with Google Business Pages



Step 2: Convert More Website Visitors Into Leads

Why It Matters

Most mortgage websites leak leads—slow load times, poor CTAs, and no follow-up.

Sites Overview


2.1 Use Mortgage-Specific SEO

Embed local mortgage search terms in:

  • Homepage title: “Top Mortgage Broker in [City] | Pre-Approvals in 24 Hours”

  • Service pages: “VA Loan Specialist in [City]” / “FHA Mortgage Help”

  • Blogs: “Should I Buy or Wait in 2025?” or “How to Get Pre-Approved Fast”

 Example: Rank blog posts answering common questions like “Is now a good time to refinance?”

How to Optimize for SEO Meta Data


2.2 Capture Borrowers with Conversion-Driven CTAs

Use HighLevel’s funnel builder or embed forms on your website with:

  • “Book a Free Consultation”

  • “Check My Rates”

  • “Get Pre-Approved Now”

Tools to Add:

  • Lead form pop-ups

  • Chat widget (HighLevel’s AI bot answers instantly)

  • Exit intent forms: “Leaving? Grab our home loan checklist before you go!”


Getting Started with Chat Widget

How to Install HighLevel's Chat Widget

How to create a contact form in HighLevel?

Show Popup on Entering Funnel/Website

How to Create an Exit-Intent Pop-Up in HighLevel



Step 3: Speed, Mobile, & Trust = Better SEO Rankings

3.1 Speed Up Your Site

  • Google drops slow mortgage sites down the rankings

  • Compress images, remove bloated plugins, and use HighLevel’s fast funnel/website builder

3.2 Add Mortgage Schema Markup (Structured Data)

  • Schema tells Google what your site is about

  • Add “Mortgage Broker” or “Loan Officer” schema to show up in rich search results

Example: Show up as a “Top Mortgage Expert in [City]” with review stars and business hours in the search result snippet


How to Find High-Performing Keywords for Local SEO

How to Set Up Lead Capture Forms That Convert


Why It Matters

The more other trustworthy sites link to you, the more Google trusts you.

4.1 Get Local Listings

  • Add your business to: Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, Yelp, LendingTree, and local chamber directories

4.2 Guest Post or Collaborate with Real Estate Blogs

  • Write about “3 Pre-Approval Mistakes Buyers Make”

  • Get real estate agents to link back to you as a trusted lender

Bonus: Share these guest posts on your social media and boost them with ads


Step 5: Track, Automate, and Convert More Borrowers

Why It Matters

If you’re not tracking it, you’re guessing. HighLevel gives you visibility across every lead, click, and call.

5.1 Track Everything in HighLevel’s Dashboard

  • See where your best mortgage leads come from

  • Measure form completions, booked calls, and GMB engagement

  • Identify top-performing pages and ad campaigns

5.2 Automate Follow-Up with AI

  • Use HighLevel’s Conversation AI to respond instantly to:
    → “Can you help with FHA?”
    → “How fast can I get pre-approved?”
    → “What’s your rate for a VA loan?”

  • Trigger:
    → Appointment booking
    → Callbacks
    → Loan checklist reminders
    → Document collection workflows

How to Track & Improve SEO Meta Data


Final Thoughts: Close More Loans by Ranking Higher on Google

You don’t need to chase agents, guess with ads, or follow up manually.

With the right SEO setup, automation, and tracking tools:
✅ You rank higher
✅ You get found by qualified borrowers
✅ You convert more calls into closings
✅ You build a scalable, modern mortgage brand


Your Next Steps

  • Set up your Google Business Profile & connect to HighLevel

  • Launch automated review requests

  • Optimize your website for local SEO & lead capture

  • Track results in HighLevel's dashboard

  • Automate follow-up with AI to win deals 24/7


Ready to Grow?
Sign up for HighLevel today & watch your mortgage business scale effortlessly.



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