Commercial Finance Insights for Clue Partners
Commercial finance opportunities often surface during everyday client conversations, a property purchase, business expansion, cash flow pressure, or a new investment.
The Clue Resource Hub is designed to help partners recognise these moments and know when to bring Clue into the conversation.
Here you’ll find a growing library of webinar recordings, articles, case studies and practical resources focused on helping professionals identify commercial finance opportunities and confidently refer their clients to Clue.
- Spot commercial finance opportunities within everyday client conversations
- Recognise situations where a client may need business, property or investment funding
- Identify when it makes sense to introduce Clue to structure the right finance solution
You don’t need to structure the deal or navigate lenders, that’s what Clue is for.
You identify the opportunity. We handle the finance. You stay the hero.
Explore the insights below and start uncovering the commercial finance opportunities already sitting within your client relationships.
SMSF Lending Webinar Recording
SMSF lending continues to receive increased attention as lending policy and market conditions evolve.
Understanding how Self-Managed Super Fund lending works is becoming increasingly important for professionals supporting clients with residential and commercial property purchases.
In this webinar, we explain how SMSF lending works, the role of Bare Trusts, how lenders assess SMSF loan applications, and the key differences between residential and commercial SMSF lending.
Using practical examples and common lending scenarios, we explore the structures, documentation and considerations involved in SMSF borrowing, helping professionals identify opportunities earlier and better support their clients.
This webinar is designed for mortgage brokers, asset finance brokers, accountants, real estate professionals and advisers who want to better understand SMSF lending and recognise opportunities within their existing client base.
- How SMSF lending works
- The role of Bare Trusts
- The differences between residential and commercial SMSF lending
- What lenders assess when reviewing SMSF loan applications
- Common SMSF lending structures and scenarios
- How to identify SMSF lending opportunities early
MFAA CPD
Eligible for 0.5 MFAA CPD points. The MFAA CPD code is included within the webinar recording.
Development Finance Webinar Recording
Many development finance opportunities first appear in everyday client conversations.
A client may mention they have planning permits approved, are building multiple dwellings, undertaking a subdivision, or developing a commercial property.
The challenge is understanding when a project moves beyond traditional residential construction lending and requires a commercial development finance solution.
In this webinar, we explain how development finance works, how lenders assess projects, and the key factors that determine whether a project is suitable for funding.
Using practical examples and real-world scenarios, we explore the differences between residential construction lending and commercial development finance, helping professionals identify opportunities earlier and better support their clients.
This webinar is designed for mortgage brokers, asset finance brokers, accountants, real estate professionals and advisers who want to better understand development finance and recognise opportunities within their existing client base.
- When residential construction lending no longer fits
- How commercial development finance works
- How lenders assess development projects
- Key concepts including GRV, pre-sales and interest capitalisation
- Common reasons development projects do not fit traditional lending policy
- How to identify development finance opportunities early
Watch the full recording below to better understand when traditional residential construction lending stops and commercial development finance begins.
0.5 MFAA CPD points available for this session.
Bank vs Non-Bank Commercial Lending Webinar Recording
Not every commercial deal belongs with a bank.
In this webinar, we break down the key differences between bank, non-bank and private commercial lenders, and explain how the right lender choice can shape the outcome for your client.
You will learn when a deal is better suited to a traditional bank, when a non-bank or private lender may provide a better solution, and why timing, flexibility and deal structure all play a major role in commercial lending.
Using practical examples and real-world scenarios, this session explores how the right lending strategy can help protect deals, avoid delays and improve client outcomes.
This webinar is designed for mortgage brokers, asset finance brokers, accountants, real estate professionals and advisers who want to better understand how commercial lender selection works in practice.
In this webinar you will learn:
- The differences between bank, non-bank and private commercial lenders
- When a deal suits a bank versus a non-bank solution
- How timing and flexibility impact approvals
- Why some deals require speed over pricing
- Common scenarios where non-bank lending may be the better fit
Watch the full recording below to better understand how lender selection impacts commercial lending outcomes.
0.5 MFAA CPD points available for this session.
How to Identify Commercial Loan Opportunities Webinar Recording
Want to know how to spot commercial lending opportunities before they become obvious?
In this session, we break down how commercial deals actually start. Not with credit policy or complex structuring, but by recognising the right signals in your client conversations, financials and business structures.
You will learn how to identify commercial lending opportunities early, using practical examples drawn from real client scenarios. From reviewing financial statements to asking targeted questions, this webinar shows how everyday interactions can uncover deals that might otherwise be missed.
This session is designed for mortgage brokers, asset finance brokers, accountants, real estate professionals and advisers who want to confidently recognise commercial lending opportunities without needing to become commercial lending experts.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How to identify commercial lending opportunities in everyday client interactions
- What to look for in financials, including P&L and balance sheet clues
- The types of structures that indicate a commercial scenario
- Key questions that unlock hidden opportunities
- Common trigger phrases clients use when discussing commercial needs
Watch the full recording below to start spotting commercial opportunities with confidence.
0.5 MFAA CPD points available for this session.
Commercial Lending 101 Webinar Recording
Want a clear introduction to commercial property lending in Australia and how to identify opportunities with your clients?
In this webinar, we break down the fundamentals of commercial lending, including how commercial property loans work, how lenders assess deals, and the key differences between residential and commercial finance.
This session is designed for mortgage brokers, asset finance brokers, accountants, real estate professionals and advisers who want to better understand commercial lending and confidently identify when a client may need commercial property finance.
- What commercial lending is and how commercial property loans work
- The key differences between residential and commercial lending
- How lenders assess commercial property finance applications
- Common myths about commercial lending in Australia
- How brokers and advisers can identify and refer commercial lending opportunities
Watch the full recording below to gain a practical introduction to commercial lending and commercial property finance.
0.5 MFAA CPD points available for this session.