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Market briefs, rule changes and honest guides, written for Australian brokers and updated as the market moves. No fluff, sources cited, dates on everything.

Last updated: 20 August 2026
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Commercial property refinance in 2026: why the wave is building

Private-credit stress, business credit up 10.8%, and a cash rate holding at 4.35%.

20 Aug 2026

The 2026 SMSF borrowing change, explained for brokers

Business real property only from 10 August. Where the deal flow moved.

20 Aug 2026

Writing ATO tax-debt deals: what brokers need to know

The 11.43% non-deductible GIC, the $35.9bn small-business debt book, and the lender map.

20 Aug 2026

The instant asset write-off is now permanent

What the $20K per-asset threshold means for equipment finance demand.

20 Aug 2026

SME lending in 2026: where business finance is flowing

Business credit up 10.8%, payday super's cash-flow squeeze, and the broker opportunity.

20 Aug 2026

Asset and equipment finance in 2026: the broker opportunity

A permanent tax anchor, unavoidable replacement cycles, growing broker share.

20 Aug 2026

How commercial property refinancing works in Australia

When it makes sense, what lenders assess, and why 2026 is a heavy refinance year.

20 Aug 2026

Lead generation for finance brokers: every channel, honestly compared

Referrals, content, ads, aggregator leads and buying leads. The honest comparison.

20 Aug 2026

How much do finance leads cost in Australia?

The factors that set the price, and the cost-per-funded-deal maths that matters.

20 Aug 2026

Are finance lead generation companies worth it?

Honest answer from a company that sells leads: sometimes no.

20 Aug 2026

How to convert finance leads into settled deals

Speed-to-lead, first-call structure, cadence, and the four numbers to track.

20 Aug 2026

Development finance leads: part of the commercial mix

How development funding enquiries reach brokers through our commercial deal flow.

20 Aug 2026

SMSF commercial property leads: part of the commercial mix

How SMSF-commercial scenarios arrive inside the commercial channel post-ban.

20 Aug 2026

Exclusive vs shared finance leads: what actually matters

Both have a place. The honest breakdown for Australian brokers.

19 Aug 2026

How to choose a finance lead provider in Australia

Five questions to ask any provider before you spend a dollar.

19 Aug 2026

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How often is this section updated?
Money pages and market briefs are refreshed monthly or when the facts change, whichever comes first. Every article carries its last-updated date.
Who writes these?
La Vitesse. We generate exclusive, verified finance leads for Australian brokers, and we publish what we learn about the market while doing it. Nothing here is financial, credit or tax advice.
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