The Research app provides centralised access to lender resources and product information. Use it to support product comparisons, compliance checks and client recommendations.
Access the Research app
To open the Research app:
Log in to Mercury Nexus.
Select the Research app from your dashboard.
From here, you can navigate to different research tools using the left-hand menu.
What you can access in the Research app
The Research app includes the following sections.
Lender documents
Access:
PDF lender documents for download
Links to lender portals
Use this section to quickly locate:
Application forms
Supporting document checklists
Policy guides
Disclosure templates
This reduces time spent searching across multiple lender websites.
Product information
Review detailed product information including:
Interest rates
Fees and features
Product eligibility criteria
Use this when comparing lender options or validating client scenarios.
Calculators
Access built-in lender calculators to:
Estimate repayments
Compare product scenarios
Assess borrowing capacity
Always verify final figures against lender-specific tools if required.
Security policy information
Review lender security policies, including:
Acceptable property types
LVR limits
Special conditions
This helps confirm whether a property or scenario meets lender criteria before submission.
Lender commission schedules
Access current commission structures for lenders, including:
Upfront commission rates
Trail commission rates
Clawback terms
Important
Commission structures may change. Always confirm the effective date of the schedule.
Lender turnaround dashboard
View indicative lender turnaround times to help:
Set client expectations
Choose appropriate lenders
Manage pipeline timing
Turnaround times are indicative only and may vary.
Best practice tips
Check policy information before submitting to avoid rework.
Use the turnaround dashboard when managing urgent settlements.
Review commission schedules alongside product suitability, not as the primary selection factor.
Need help?
If you need help accessing or using the Research app in Mercury Nexus, contact your Partnership Manager or email [email protected].