Optimism high among brokers
17/12/2025
Commercial finance brokers are broadly positive about their business prospects for the coming twelve months, with the majority expressing an optimistic or neutral view – according to new survey data from SME funding provider Asset Advantage.
The survey found that nearly half of all commercial finance brokers (46pct) are optimistic about the year ahead, while slightly more than four-in-ten (43pct) feel neutral about their business outlook in the coming twelve months.
Just 11pct of commercial finance brokers say they feel pessimistic about their future business prospects – highlighting that while there may be some apprehension, overall there is a cautious optimism within the commercial broker community.
However, the survey findings show that commercial finance brokers continue to grapple with a number of significant obstacles. When asked to name their biggest challenges as a broker, the top responses were managing client expectations and information and process bottlenecks, which received 21pct of the vote.
Lender appetite and inconsistency also ranked as key challenges – chosen by nearly one-in-five (18pct) commercial brokers.
Brokers highlighted the challenge of aligning their experience and knowledge of the client’s business with lender appetite, noting that sometimes deals can still fall outside funding criteria.
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