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Introduction to Connective Commercial & Asset Finance (CAF)

This article provides an overview of Connective’s Commercial and Asset Finance offering for brokers.

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Connective Commercial & Asset Finance (CAF) gives you access to a wide range of finance solutions across commercial property lending, asset finance, consumer vehicle loans, business loans and personal loans. Whether your client is purchasing a commercial property, upgrading equipment, seeking a personal loan or financing a vehicle, CAF provides the pathways, lender access and support needed to deliver a complete finance service. Use this overview to understand how CAF helps you diversify your offering, increase revenue and support more of your clients’ financial needs.

What is Connective Commercial & Asset Finance?

CAF covers two main areas.

Commercial (Commercial property lending)

This refers specifically to loans secured by commercial property, including:

  • Owner-occupied commercial property

  • Investment commercial property

  • Property used for business purposes

  • SMSF (Self-Managed Super Fund) commercial lending

  • Commercial construction lending

Asset Finance (Consumer + Business + Commercial Assets + Personal Loans)

This includes a broad range of lending solutions such as:

  • Consumer car loans

  • Consumer asset finance (e.g., vehicles, leisure assets)

  • Personal loans

  • Commercial asset finance

  • Business loans and working capital

Through CAF, brokers gain access to a diverse lender panel, streamlined lodgement options and a specialised support team to help structure both consumer and business loan scenarios.

Why diversify into Commercial & Asset Finance?

Diversifying into commercial property lending and asset finance helps you grow your business beyond traditional mortgages and offer a full suite of finance solutions.

Benefits include:

  • Additional income opportunities across consumer, business and commercial lending

  • Access to a wider range of client needs, including small businesses, sole traders, investors and everyday consumers

  • Strong and consistent demand for personal loans, vehicle loans and equipment finance

  • Ability to support more of your clients throughout their personal and business financial journeys

  • Support from a team experienced across commercial property and asset finance

  • Faster turnarounds through digital tools and streamlined workflows

Tip: Offering both commercial property lending and asset finance helps you deepen client relationships and grow long-term revenue streams.

How CAF supports your business

CAF is designed to make commercial property lending and asset finance accessible to brokers at all experience levels.

You’ll benefit from:

  • Integration with Mercury Nexus

  • Paperless workflows and fast approvals

  • Guidance from knowledgeable CAF Business Development Managers (BDMs)

  • Access to the full CAF team for scenarios, structuring support and deal placement

  • Training and resources to build capability across both commercial and asset finance

Who do I contact for assistance?

You can contact the CAF team for guidance, scenarios or general support.

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