An asset to the business

It may be a fact universally acknowledged that brokers are dominating the home loan space, but – as we explore in this edition of The Adviser - more and more are delighting customers beyond their mortgage needs. 

From helping small businesses secure vital equipment to assisting households in accessing asset finance for vehicles and lifestyle purchases, credit advisers are proving to be total solution providers. 

This edition of The Adviser magazine looks at the top 100 brokers in the asset finance space, as we kick off the first edition of our 2026 Elite Broker ranking series. In our cover story this month (page 16), partnered by Optimise Aggregation, we reveal the Elite Broker Ranking – Asset Finance. 

Speaking of asset finance brokers in the limelight, we showcase all the winners of our recent national awards program, the Australian Broking Awards – run with support from principal partner NAB – which includes asset finance broker Brendan Scotter, who was named Australia’s overall Broker of the Year 2026. If you’re curious as to what makes this year’s winners stand out from the crowd, you can find out what the judges had to say about each of the winners on page 36.

Beyond asset finance, we’re also looking at other ways brokers are helping Australian borrowers make their dreams come true. As property buyers face ongoing affordability headwinds, Ben Squires unpacks how brokers are helping clients with their deposit strategy. In the feature on deposit bonds, sponsored by Deposit Power, on page 32, he dives into why creative deposit strategies matter more than ever in today’s hesitant market.

But it isn’t just helping borrowers get onto the property ladder – we have also seen how brokers can be freeing up cash for those who might be asset-rich but cash-poor. Over on page 26, our feature on reverse mortgages, sponsored by Heartland Bank Australia, examines how brokers can help older Australians unlock equity release opportunities safely and effectively. 

Don’t forget to check out our regular podcast profile features on pages 10 and 12, as well as the latest insights across our Month in Review, Wellness, and Movers & Shakers sections.

I hope you enjoy this edition of The Adviser. As always, do reach out if there’s anything you’d like to see covered in future issues: [email protected].