Marketplace Finance Resources
Resources for Partners
Welcome to your go-to hub for tools, tips, and insights designed to support your success as a valued partner. From referral strategies and marketing materials to performance-boosting tips, you’ll find everything you need right here. Explore our resources, and let’s collaborate to help you diversify, expand your impact, and reach new levels of success.
Info Sheet for AFG Brokers
Marketplace Finance, in partnership with AFG Partner Connect, is a comprehensive commercial finance platform offering a wide range of lending solutions to AFG brokers and their clientele. Read our FAQ's guide here.
Marketing Collateral for Referral Partners
Ready to take your business to the next level? Look no further! As your dedicated finance brokers, we specialise in securing commercial loans tailored to your business goals. View our handy marketing collateral here.
Conversation Guide - Commercial Property
Equip yourself with the right questions to uncover your clients' needs! Our Conversation Guide - Commercial Property is designed to help you ask the right questions and gain deeper insights into your clients' inquiries about commercial property.
Conversation Guide - Trading Business
Start meaningful conversations with your clients about their trading business goals! Our Conversation Guide - Trading Business equips you with the right questions to uncover key details about their enquiry into business finance.
Conversation Guide - Construction
Navigate client conversations with confidence using our Conversation Guide - Construction. This guide provides essential questions to help you understand your clients' construction projects and funding requirements.
5 Top Tips for Generating Commercial Leads
Want to grow your client base and secure more commercial opportunities? Our 5 Top Tips for Generating Commercial Leads is packed with actionable advice to help you attract, engage, and convert potential clients.
Top 5 Reasons for Commercial Leads
Unlock the potential of commercial leads and grow your business! Our Top 5 Reasons for Commercial Leads highlights why pursuing commercial opportunities can boost your success, from larger loan sizes to long-term client relationships.
Case Studies
Welcome to our Case Studies hub, where we share real-world success stories that demonstrate how we’ve helped our partners reach their goals. From tackling complex commercial lending challenges to implementing innovative strategies for growth, these case studies showcase our commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions and outstanding results. Discover how we’ve made a meaningful impact across diverse industries and see what sets Marketplace Finance in partnership with AFG Partner Connect apart.
$7.3M Residual Stock Facility – Inner West Brisbane
A client approached us seeking a $7.3 million residual stock facility for a recently completed apartment project in Brisbane's inner west. The facility needed to be limited recourse due to the ownership structure and challenges posed by the local property market.
$74M Construction Finance for 126-Dwelling Development on the Redcliffe Peninsula
The client required a $74 million construction finance facility for a 126-dwelling development on the Redcliffe Peninsula. The project demanded a flexible funding structure to address cost escalations mid-project while minimizing the equity contribution.
$850,000 SMSF Loan for a New Small Bar in Sydney
A hospitality venue operator with four bars across Sydney’s Inner West sought $850,000 in funding through their Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) to purchase a shop. The property would be converted into a small bar under NSW licensing rules, strategically located near a large live concert venue to capture pre- and post-show patrons.
100% Finance for a Lodge Purchase in Margaret River
A client approached us seeking 100% finance to purchase a lodge in Margaret River. The transaction required a creative approach to overcome valuation and timing challenges while ensuring settlement was met on schedule.
Funding Development for a Heritage-Listed Pub in Sydney
Our client owned a heritage-listed pub site in Sydney that had been sitting idle for over a year. They were in the process of finalising a Section 34 amendment to the existing Development Application (DA) and required funding to cover development costs and refinance their existing lender before the facility expired.
Securing 100% Funding for a Northern NSW Cattle Farm
A client approached Marketplace Finance seeking $2.5 million to complete the purchase of a working cattle farm in Northern NSW. They required 100% of the purchase price funded, presenting a unique challenge due to the property’s nature and size, which many non-bank lenders deemed unacceptable as sole security.
Turning Opportunity into a $2.5 Million Development Success
Our Melbourne-based broker, working alongside our relationship manager, identified a lucrative development opportunity for a client. The project began in October 2022 with a $750,000 equity release on vacant land, setting the foundation for a $2.5 million townhouse development. Over the course of 12 months, our team worked closely with the client to secure the funding needed to bring their vision to life.