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Landing Pages for Mortgage Brokers: The 9 Sections That Convert

  • Writer: Ben Crombie
    Ben Crombie
  • Mar 24
  • 6 min read

If you are paying for traffic (Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, partnerships), your landing page is either printing money or quietly burning it.


Most brokers do not lose because their ads are bad.


They lose because they send paid clicks to the wrong place.


A homepage is not a landing page. A service page is usually not a landing page. A landing page is a purpose-built conversion tool designed to turn one specific type of visitor into one specific next step.


In 2026, brokers who win online are not doing anything magical. They simply build landing pages that do three things well:


  • match intent (the page answers the exact reason the person clicked)

  • reduce friction (it is easy to understand and easy to act)

  • build trust fast (the visitor feels safe taking the next step)


This post gives you a simple landing page framework you can use for Google Ads, Meta Ads, and organic traffic.


It is designed for Australian mortgage brokers, and it is written to be implemented quickly, not debated endlessly.


landing pages for mortgage brokers

First, what landing pages for mortgage brokers is supposed to do


Landing pages for mortgage brokers has one job:


Convert a visitor into a lead or a booked call.


Not “educate them on everything you do". Not “showcase your brand story". Not “list every lender on the panel”.


Those things can help, but only if they support conversion.


A high-performing broker landing page is built around one offer and one audience, such as:


  • Refinance review

  • First home buyer game plan

  • Investor lending strategy call

  • Self-employed lending options


If you try to serve everyone at once, the page becomes generic and conversion drops.


The 2026 conversion reality: clarity beats clever


Borrowers are overwhelmed.


They are comparing brokers, banks, rates, content, calculators, opinions, and fear-based headlines.


They do not want more information. They want clarity and confidence.


Your landing page should make it obvious:


  • you understand their situation

  • you have a simple process

  • the next step is low risk

  • you are credible and trustworthy


That is what converts.


The 9 landing page sections that convert (broker-ready framework)


Here are the nine sections you need, in order.


You do not need fancy design. You need the right structure.


1) The headline that matches the click


Most landing pages fail in the first three seconds.


The visitor clicks an ad or a link, and the headline does not match what they expected.


If the ad is about refinance, the page headline must be refinance focused. If the ad is about first home buyers, the page headline must be first home buyer focused.


Simple headline formulas that work:


  • “Refinance Review: See If You’re Paying Too Much”

  • “First Home Buyer Plan: Borrowing Power, Deposit Options, Next Steps”

  • “Self-Employed Home Loans: Clear Options Based on Your Financials”


Avoid generic headlines like:


  • “Welcome to [Broker Name]”

  • “Your Trusted Mortgage Experts”

  • “Home Loans Made Easy”


They are not wrong, but they do not convert because they do not match intent.


Rule: Your headline should feel like it was written for one person.


2) The subhead line that makes it instantly clear who it is for


The subhead line answers: “Is this for me?”


Examples:


  • “For Australian homeowners who want to reduce repayments or restructure their loan.”

  • “For first home buyers who want a clear plan before they start inspections.”

  • “For self-employed borrowers who want lender options that match their real financials.”


This reduces junk leads because the wrong person self-selects out.


3) The primary call to action (one clear next step)


You need a single primary action.


Not three buttons. Not multiple competing offers.


Choose one:


  • Book a call

  • Request a refinance review

  • Get a borrowing power plan

  • Speak with a broker


Keep the action low friction. You are not asking them to commit to a loan. You are asking them to start a conversation.


CTA wording that works:


  • “Book a 10-Minute Eligibility Call”

  • “Get My Refinance Review”

  • “Start My First Home Buyer Plan”

  • “Check My Borrowing Power”


A CTA like “Submit” kills momentum. Make it human.


4) The “how it works” section (3 steps, plain English)


Borrowers want certainty. This section reduces anxiety.


Keep it simple:


Example:


  1. You tell us about your situation in a quick call or form

  2. We assess options and lender fit

  3. We give you a clear plan and next steps


You are not selling complexity. You are selling confidence.


If you can show a simple process, people feel safe moving forward.


5) Social proof that feels real (not cheesy)


Trust is the currency.


But social proof has to be believable and relevant.


Strong trust signals include:


  • Google reviews and star rating

  • short client quotes with first name and suburb (where appropriate)

  • “X loans settled” or “X years helping Australians” (if true)

  • lender panel mention (careful with compliance)

  • media mentions or awards

  • “Former banker” or “former broker” background (if applicable)


What does not convert:


  • generic testimonials like “Great service!” with no detail

  • overly polished “luxury” language

  • stock photos with fake names


Your best proof is specific outcomes and a clear voice.


6) The “what makes you different” section (3 bullets, not a wall of text)


People are comparing options.


They want to know why they should choose you, without reading a novel.


Use three short bullets:


  • Broker-led advice and strategy, not a quick quote

  • We do the heavy lifting and handle the process end-to-end

  • Clear communication, fast turnaround, and a simple next step


This is where you can insert your positioning but keep it short.


7) The form that removes friction (and still qualifies)


Forms kill conversions when they ask for too much.


Your form should collect only what you need to start.


A good broker form often includes:


  • First name

  • Mobile

  • Email

  • One qualifying question (buying or refinancing)

  • One timing question (0 to 30 days, 31 to 90 days, 3+ months)


Avoid early questions that feel invasive:


  • full address

  • date of birth

  • employer details

  • long financial breakdown


You can gather those later. Right now, you want the conversation.


Also, make sure your form and CTA are mobile-friendly. Most paid traffic is mobile-heavy.


8) FAQ section that removes objections before they happen


FAQs increase conversions because they answer the fears people are thinking but not asking.


Good broker FAQs:


  • “Do I need a deposit saved before we talk?”

  • “I’m self-employed, can I still get options?”

  • “How long does the process take?”

  • “What happens after I submit this form?”

  • “Do you work Australia-wide?”

  • “Is the call free?” (if applicable)


Write FAQs in the borrower’s voice, not corporate language.


9) The trust footer (compliance, privacy, and credibility)


This is where you reinforce that you are legitimate.


Include:


  • licence and credit rep details

  • privacy statement link

  • how you handle data

  • any required disclaimers

  • contact details and business location where relevant


This section is not sexy, but it reduces drop-off for cautious borrowers.


landing pages for mortgage brokers

The biggest landing page mistakes brokers make


Mistake 1: Sending traffic to the homepage

Your homepage is built for everyone, so it converts no one particularly well.


Mistake 2: One page for every scenario

A refinance visitor should not land on a first home buyer page.


Mistake 3: Too many CTAs

If everything is a priority, nothing is.


Mistake 4: Asking for too much information too early

High friction forms create low conversion rates.


Mistake 5: No proof, no process, no clarity

Borrowers want confidence. Give it to them fast.


A simple test to improve conversions quickly


Open your landing page on your phone and ask:


  1. Can I tell what this page is about in 3 seconds?

  2. Do I know who it is for?

  3. Do I know what happens next?

  4. Do I trust this business enough to take the next step?

  5. Is the form easy to complete in under 20 seconds?


If you hesitate on any of these, you have conversion leakage.


Do this ASAP


If you want to improve conversions without changing your ads, do this:


  1. Write a new headline that matches one borrower intent.

  2. Add a three-step “how it works” section.

  3. Add 3 strong proof points above the fold (reviews, rating, outcomes).

  4. Remove unnecessary form fields and add one qualification question.

  5. Add 5 FAQs that address real objections.

  6. Ensure the CTA appears multiple times, especially on mobile.

  7. Track conversions properly (form submits and calls).


This usually lifts conversion quickly because you are removing friction and increasing trust.


About Big Berry


Big Berry is a former broker-led digital marketing agency built to solve one problem for mortgage and finance brokers: predictable deal flow. We build an end-to-end system that reliably generates, captures, and converts leads, covering everything from strategy and positioning through to Google and Meta ads, landing pages, tracking, and automated follow-up and nurture. It is fully done-for-you, so you can stay focused on writing loans, not managing marketing. If you want consistent booked calls without wasted spend or timewasters, our Lead Accelerator Program is designed to deliver guaranteed performance, or we work for free. Book a Deal Flow Audit to see what’s possible for your business.

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