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Kaddim & Testimonial Donut | Review

Kaddim helps Australian Mortgage Brokers automate document collection, client communication, and file management. With templates, client portals, automated reminders, and upcoming OCR-powered file renaming, Brokers can dramatically reduce admin, speed up deals, and scale their business more profitably. Testimonial Donut then turns those great client experiences into powerful marketing assets through automated Google reviews and testimonials.

Podcast Transcript

[0:01] Introduction Katey: We’re catching up with Farzan and Guy from Kaddim. If you want to automate document collection and fact-finding, this is the tool. They also have a side hustle called Testimonial Donut.

[1:25] The "Side Quest" is Over Farzan: We went on a bit of a side quest building Testimonial Donut, but we realised we needed to give our utmost focus back to Kaddim. We’ve spent the last 12 months doubling down on capabilities for Australian mortgage brokers.

[2:33] What is Kaddim? Guy: At a high level, it’s a document collection tool. We aren’t trying to be generic for every industry. We are 100% focused on the Australian mortgage niche—not other countries, not other industries.

[5:25] The Template & Video Builder Farzan: It’s like a website builder. You drag and drop elements. We encourage brokers to add an intro video to their requests to explain why they need certain docs. This avoids the back-and-forth. It also integrates with Illion (bankstatements.com.au).

[8:30] Client Experience & Mobile Portal Farzan: No apps to download. It’s mobile-responsive. Clients can comment directly on a request—e.g., "I don't have pay stubs for this job yet"—and the broker gets notified instantly.

[9:37] Tracking & Activity Logs Farzan: You get a full audit trail. You can see exactly when the client read the email and when they viewed the portal.

[11:35] The "Puppy" Test & Rejection Flow Katey: I just uploaded a photo of my puppy as a pay stub. Farzan: I can see you’ve uploaded 1 out of 10 items. I’ll preview it, see it's a dog, and hit "Reject" with a note: "Please upload your two most recent pay stubs." You get an instant link to fix it.

[12:11] NEW: Smart OCR & File Renaming (The Future) Farzan: We are building a feature that analyses the file. It extracts the name, company, document type, and date. It renames the file based on your business rules, not ours. This solves a major pain point for support staff who spend hours renaming files weekly.

[18:39] Integrations Farzan: We have Zapier (one-way currently, sending info to Kaddim) and Illion. Two-way Zapier for status updates to your CRM is coming next.

[19:50] Automated Reminders Guy: People get busy. Kaddim sends "nudge" reminders (SMS/Email) automatically. You can set 5, 10, or more reminders so you don't have to be the one chasing.

[21:14] Testimonial Donut Tour Farzan: A software to help brokers get more Google reviews. You can trigger a request from your CRM. It monitors if a review is left; if it is, the reminders stop. It also provides custom widgets to display those reviews on your site (Squarespace, WordPress, Webflow, etc.).

Product Review With Farzan & Guy from Kaddim & Testimonial Donut

Discover how Kaddim & Testimonial Donut helps Australian Mortgage Brokers automate document collection, fact finds, reminders, and file renaming. Followed by gaining a Google Review. Learn how Brokers can save time, reduce admin, and scale faster with smart document workflows.

Episode Links

▶️ WATCH TO THE FULL REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/y9KqaXEEoGU

🎧 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7t8lCLp0Cmwl30rK1c1lkU?si=E-3Xky5_TnOemeX4slc_8g

🌐 VISIT KADDIM WEBSITE HERE: https://www.kaddim.com
🌐 VISIT TESTIMONIAL DONUT WEBSITE HERE: https://www.testimonialdonut.com

The Core Problem Brokers Are Facing With Document Collection

Document collection is one of the most painful and time-consuming parts of a broker’s workflow. Brokers spend hours chasing clients, renaming files, dealing with missing documents, and fixing uploads that don’t meet lender requirements.

Clients get confused about what’s required. Brokers get stuck in endless follow-ups. Support staff spend valuable time renaming files instead of working on higher-value tasks. As volumes increase, this bottleneck becomes one of the biggest blockers to scale.

The Big Shift: From Chasing Documents to Automated Client Portals

Kaddim flips this process around by giving brokers a structured, automated client portal for document collection, forms, and communication.

Instead of sending messy email requests, brokers send smart, branded requests built from templates. Clients receive a link via email and SMS and upload everything through a simple mobile-friendly portal. Automated reminders chase outstanding documents, not your team.

Everything is tracked. Every upload, every message, and every interaction is logged so brokers always know where a file is at.

Key Document Automation Takeaways for Brokers

  • Template-based requests let brokers create repeatable onboarding and document flows
  • Drag-and-drop request builder allows you to customise every client’s request before sending
  • Client portal gives borrowers one place to upload documents and ask questions
  • Automated reminders reduce chasing and speed up turnaround times
  • Activity tracking shows when emails are opened, files uploaded, and requests viewed
  • Bank statement integration connects directly to bankstatements.com.au
  • Zapier integration allows data to flow into CRMs and other systems

How Kaddim Connects to Broker Growth

Faster document collection means faster deal turnaround.
Cleaner files mean fewer lender issues.
Less admin work means more deals closed.

By automating document collection and communication, brokers free up their time, reduce staff workload, and create a smoother client experience — which directly improves conversion rates and capacity to scale.

The Next Big Upgrade: OCR-Powered Smart File Renaming

One of Kaddim’s biggest upcoming features is AI-powered OCR document recognition.

When clients upload documents, Kaddim will:

  • Identify the document type (pay slip, bank statement, lease, etc.)
  • Extract key data (name, employer, dates, amounts)
  • Rename files automatically using the broker’s own naming convention

This eliminates one of the biggest time sinks in every brokerage: manual file renaming and sorting.

Future versions will even be able to detect invalid documents (wrong type, too old, missing info) and notify the client automatically.

Testimonial Donut: Turning Great Clients into Google Reviews

Farzan and Guy also run Testimonial Donut, a system that automates the collection and display of Google reviews.

Brokers can:

  • Send automated review requests via SMS and email
  • Schedule reminders
  • Track who has left a review
  • Embed live Google reviews onto their website with custom widgets
  • Collect video testimonials for even stronger social proof

This turns great client experiences into powerful marketing assets — without chasing people manually.

Practical Next Steps for Brokers

  • Map out your current document collection process
  • Identify where clients get stuck or confused
  • Replace email chasing with a structured client portal
  • Automate reminders instead of relying on staff
  • Prepare for OCR-powered file renaming to eliminate admin

Listen To The Full Episode

In this episode, Farzan and Guy walk through exactly how Kaddim works, how Mortgage Brokers in Australia can simplify their workflows, with automations, client portals, and smart document handling are transforming broker operations.

They also reveal how Testimonial Donut helps brokers build trust, visibility, and authority through Google reviews and testimonials.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or business advice. Always conduct your own due diligence before implementing systems, tools, or operational changes in your business. Some links or recommendations mentioned may be affiliate partnerships, meaning we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you choose to engage with a product or service. This helps support the ongoing creation of educational content. All opinions remain independent and based on research and experience.

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