What this category covers
Commercial and business finance brokers handle lending that sits outside a standard home loan: buying a warehouse or office, refinancing a shop premises, funding equipment or fit-out, arranging a line of credit for cash flow, or putting together finance for a business acquisition. Some also work with SMSF commercial property purchases and construction or development lending for owner-occupiers and investors. We've listed 39 of these brokers operating around Adelaide, from CBD-based firms working with larger commercial deals to suburban brokers who mostly help tradies and small retailers get equipment or premises finance sorted.
The work differs from a home loan in a few ways. Lenders want to see business financials, not just payslips: tax returns, BAS statements, sometimes a business plan or cash flow forecast. The team rates and loan terms vary more between lenders because commercial risk is assessed case by case, and security requirements (property, personal guarantees, director guarantees) tend to be stricter. A broker who works in this space regularly should be able to explain how a given lender will treat your industry, your trading history, and the asset you're offering as security.
What to look for before choosing a broker
- Actual experience with your type of deal: a broker who mostly does home loans may not know which lenders are comfortable with your industry or loan size.
- A panel that includes second-tier and non-bank lenders, not just the big four. Commercial deals often get better terms or actually get approved through lenders outside the major banks.
- Clarity on fees upfront, including any broker fee charged on top of lender commission, which is common in commercial lending unlike most residential broking.
- the team to explain the security and guarantee structure in plain terms before you sign anything.
How we score brokers in this list
Our ranking weighs verified review signal, how consistently a broker is rated over time, responsiveness reported by past clients, and transparency around fees and process. It's not a paid placement list. For the full method, see our methodology page. If you want the ranked shortlist rather than the full directory, go to the best mortgage brokers in Adelaide.