L&G comparison tool backed by Trigold

The consumer search tool will help borrowers compare deals before passing them to a Legal & General broker for an advised sale.

Trigold currently operates over 200,000 searches per month to power adviser websites, corporate websites and the TrigoldCrystal iPhone application.

Simon Maskell, technology director at Legal & General Network, said: “This is a very exciting project for us. Consumers are increasingly looking online for product information prior to seeking advice and this new feature helps them get what they want.

“The scale of the project means we needed to partner with a credible provider who could source this data quickly and accurately. TrigoldCrystal proved to us they could deliver this as requested and we are looking forward to a successful launch.”

Patrick Shuker, chief technical officer at TrigoldCrystal, said: “This is another great endorsement of our new research technology and will help consumers to navigate the confusing world of mortgages.

“Our tools and technology are being used by an increasing number of firms on their own sites to help satisfy consumer demand for more intelligent research tools.”