Broker sentiment towards business growth has showed marked improvement.

Brokers remain confident moving into the new year buoyed by robust property markets and the belief that investor activity will remain high.

Broker sentiment is on the up as business and economic conditions improve.

Although loan volumes and business growth look set to slow the coming quarter, overall sentiment towards economic recovery is encouraging.

The current market may be challenging, but there is reason for optimism.

While times are tough the industry remains cautiously optimistic about growth in the coming quarter.