Weekly Breakdown

Mobile Call Triggers, WhatsApp Automation, and Smarter Workflows

January 6, 2026 · 9 min read

This week's HighLevel updates, explained for mortgage professionals. We cut through the noise and tell you what actually matters for your business, what you can ignore, and what to set up right now.

This week's Weekly Breakdown is all about giving you faster ways to follow up, track communication, and keep your workflow tight inside HighLevel. No major redesigns. No features that need a full training session. Just clean, useful upgrades.

Whether you're triggering automations from a phone call, managing WhatsApp replies, saving documents to contact records, or right-clicking inside the workflow builder, these updates are simple but meaningful. They speed up the work you already do and remove extra clicks you didn't need in the first place.

Let's dig in.


Trigger Workflows From Mobile Calls

Mobile screen in HighLevel showing the custom call dispositions menu with options like No Answer, Voicemail, Follow Up, Requested Appointment, Not Interested, and Incorrect Number.

What Changed:
You can now trigger workflows using custom call dispositions at the end of any mobile call. These show up automatically on the call summary screen in the HighLevel mobile app.

Why It Matters for LOs:

Tip:
Set up your custom dispositions under Phone Settings > Voice, then use the "Custom Disposition" trigger inside workflows.


Auto-Replies on WhatsApp for Missed Calls

Phone System settings in HighLevel showing the option to enable automatic WhatsApp replies for missed calls with a pre-approved message template.

What Changed:
WhatsApp now supports automatic reply messages when someone calls and you don't answer. You can load a template and send it instantly.

Why It Matters for LOs:

Tip:
Add this to the same automation you use for missed calls via text for full coverage.


Save WhatsApp Media to Contact Documents

Contact record view in HighLevel with WhatsApp conversation open and multiple media files saved to the contact's documents panel.

What Changed:
Any media sent or received through WhatsApp can now be saved directly to the contact's document section in HighLevel.

Why It Matters for LOs:

Tip:
Train your team to save relevant media during or after conversations for better documentation.


Right Click Workflow Actions

Workflow builder in HighLevel with right-click menu expanded, showing options to copy, move, delete, or add notes to a workflow step.

What Changed:
You can now right-click on any action in the workflow builder to access edit, delete, or move options.

Why It Matters for LOs:

Tip:
Use this when making fast edits to cloned workflows or snapshots.


Rich Text Editor for Notes

Workflow note action editor in HighLevel with full rich text options like bold, italics, lists, and hyperlinks.

What Changed:
Workflow-generated notes can now be formatted using rich text options like bold, italic, underline, bullets, numbered lists, and links.

Why It Matters for LOs:

Tip:
Use formatting to highlight key details like call outcomes, follow-up steps, or loan milestones.


Google Lead Ads Sync With HighLevel

Google Lead Ads integration setup window in HighLevel, allowing selection of a Google account and ads account to connect directly.

What Changed:
You can now connect Google's lead ad forms directly to HighLevel. Leads go straight into your CRM without needing Zapier or a landing page.

Why It Matters for LOs:

Tip:
Test the lead quality before scaling. Expect quantity to go up, but quality may vary.


Transfer Out Domains Without Support Tickets

HighLevel domain settings screen showing the new

What Changed:
Users can now transfer domains out of HighLevel without contacting support. You get an authorization code and can move your domain to another registrar.

Why It Matters for LOs:

Tip:
Always use a domain tied to your brand, and now you can move it wherever you need.


Why These Updates Matter for Mortgage Pros

This week's updates help mortgage pros:

These aren't shiny features made for a demo. They're real improvements for loan officers who want to move faster, follow up cleaner, and stay in control of their pipeline.


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