Small- and medium-sized business lending is picking up pace in Australia, fuelled by global uncertainty, rising costs and heightened regulatory pressure. Brokers stand to win by pinpointing borrower pain points and delivering tailored solutions.
According to National Australia Bank’s (NAB) Q2 2025 Economics SME Business Insights report, cashflow, profitability and government policies and regulations are the most pressing concerns for SMEs. Roughly half of the 600 businesses surveyed for the report said that they’re responding by cutting costs and renegotiating supplier terms as a result. At the same time, approximately 37% are increasing marketing efforts, 29% are investing in hiring and another 29% are updating pricing strategies to stay competitive.
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