Millbrook Group Featured in MPA: Commercial Broking in a Post-Budget Reset

Millbrook Group is proud to be featured in the latest edition of Mortgage Professional Australia (MPA) as part of its 2026 Commercial Roundtable.

The feature, “Commercial broking in a post-budget reset,” brings together senior leaders from across Australia’s commercial lending industry to discuss the forces shaping the market and what lies ahead for brokers, businesses and property investors.

A Changing Commercial Lending Landscape

The commercial lending environment continues to evolve, with changes to tax settings, shifting investor priorities, ongoing cost pressures and increased complexity influencing the decisions of businesses and property investors.

One of the key themes emerging from the MPA roundtable was the growing importance of advice, flexibility and strategic lending solutions.

Rather than simply seeking the lowest rate, borrowers are increasingly looking for funding structures that support their broader business objectives, protect cash flow and provide flexibility as circumstances change.

Millbrook’s Perspective

Representing Millbrook Group at the roundtable was George Lyall, General Manager, who shared his perspective on the resilience of the SME and commercial sector and the outlook for development finance.

George highlighted the strength of the commercial market and identified positive tailwinds for the sector over the next 12 to 18 months, particularly across commercial and industrial property.

For Millbrook, this reinforces the importance of working closely with brokers and their clients to provide funding solutions that are structured around the individual circumstances of each transaction.

Flexibility Matters

Another key theme from the discussion was the growing need for lending solutions that provide borrowers with greater flexibility.

As businesses navigate changing costs, cash flow pressures and evolving market conditions, access to the right funding structure can provide valuable time to execute a strategy, restructure existing debt or bridge the gap to a longer-term solution.

At Millbrook Group, we understand that commercial and development finance is rarely one-size-fits-all. Our focus is on understanding the transaction, the underlying asset and the borrower’s objectives to deliver practical funding solutions.

Supporting Brokers and Their Clients

The role of the commercial broker continues to evolve, with brokers increasingly acting as strategic advisers rather than simply facilitating transactions.

At Millbrook, we value our relationships with broker partners and understand the importance of having a lender who can assess opportunities commercially, communicate clearly and move with purpose when timing matters.

Looking Ahead

While the market continues to present challenges, there are also significant opportunities across commercial property, development and SME lending.

We remain optimistic about the outlook and committed to supporting brokers and borrowers with flexible, practical and commercially focused funding solutions.

Read the full MPA feature:
Commercial broking in a post-budget reset – MPA