Non-bank lender joins ApplyOnline as aggregator panel grows
Low-deposit mortgage lender Skip has completed an integration with NextGen's ApplyOnline platform, replacing its own broker lodgement system with the widely used third-party solution.
The move is designed to reduce friction for brokers by placing Skip within tools and workflows they already use. NextGen's platform connects to a broad range of aggregator CRM systems, giving the lender access to a wider distribution network without requiring brokers to adopt new processes.
"Everything we do at Skip is focused on making the experience simple and easy for both customers and brokers," said Mario Emmanuel (pictured top left), chief executive officer and co-founder at Skip.
"Moving to NextGen's ApplyOnline was a logical step in making it easier for brokers to work with us through systems and workflows they already know and trust. As we continue scaling our broker distribution, we want to ensure brokers can access Skip through the platforms they use every day."
Skip has been expanding its presence across aggregator panels since 2025. It joined the Loan Market Group panel in August of that year and was subsequently added to the Outsource Financial panel. The lender has indicated that further aggregator partnerships are expected to be announced in the months ahead.
"Skip is a technology-first lender with a clear vision for the broker channel," said Marcus Walley (pictured top right), strategic partnerships manager at NextGen. "Their decision to partner with NextGen reflects the advantage that comes with being part of the platform brokers use every day — something lenders of any size can tap into from day one."
Skip was founded in 2022 and offers residential mortgages with a deposit requirement of as little as 2%, aiming to provide an alternative route to home ownership for borrowers who meet serviceability requirements but fall outside the lending criteria applied by the major banks.
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