Aquamore has joined Connective’s lender panel, significantly enhancing the range of short-term commercial finance options available to brokers.
This collaboration comes at a crucial time as more businesses seek substantial short-term financing to fuel their growth.
Brent Starrenburg (pictured right), head of commercial and asset finance at Connective, expressed enthusiasm about Aquamore’s inclusion.
“We’re pleased to welcome Aquamore to the Connective Commercial lender panel,” Starrenburg said. “Their flexible funding solutions are a valuable addition, particularly for brokers dealing with clients who may not fit traditional banking criteria.”
Aquamore is known for its flexible approaches to funding, such as property acquisitions, debt consolidation, and rapid refinancing, providing much-needed alternatives to conventional banking avenues.
Matthew Porch (pictured left), head of distribution at Aquamore, discussed the strategic importance of their services amid increasing demand for larger commercial loans, particularly in the $5-$10 million range, which is currently underserved.
“Aquamore is delighted to meet this rising demand and provide solutions that are in sync with shifts in lender credit appetites and documentation requirements,” Porch said.
Looking towards the future, Starrenburg anticipates sustained growth in the commercial finance sector as economic conditions stabilise.
“As the cash rate stabilises, we expect the demand for commercial finance to continue growing,” he said. “Brokers will be pivotal in crafting tailored funding strategies to help businesses navigate these evolving conditions.”
Reflecting on the evolution of the private lending sector, Porch anticipated that commercial lending might increasingly mirror global trends, where private credit funds play a significant role.
He said that while banks might focus more on standardised residential loans, private funds could dominate a larger share of commercial debt, creating new opportunities for growth.
Established in 2016, Aquamore provides property-secured commercial loans, catering to a diverse range of business borrowers.
Connective Commercial and Asset Finance, a division of Connective, supports brokers in managing complex loan scenarios and seizing new opportunities in the commercial and asset finance sectors. In 2024, a record 59% of brokers used Connective Home Loans, reflecting a 7% increase from the previous year.
