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Insights for brokers, advisers and installers

Practical guides, industry insights, and honest commentary on lead generation, pipeline building, and growing a brokerage, advice practice or installation business.

Business Growth6 min read

What Are Commercial Car Finance Leads?

A commercial car finance lead comes from a business or sole trader financing a vehicle for work use. Here's how that changes qualification and lender fit.

30 September 2026Read article
Business Growth6 min read

What Are Subprime Car Finance Leads?

A subprime car finance lead comes from someone whose credit history won't clear prime lender rates. Here's how they differ, and when they're worth buying.

30 September 2026Read article
Lead Quality7 min read

Is It Legal to Call a Purchased Car Finance Lead?

Calling a purchased car finance lead is legal when consent exists under the Do Not Call Register and Spam Act. Here's what that actually requires.

15 September 2026Read article
Lead Quality5 min read

Exclusive vs Shared Life Insurance Leads: The Real Difference

Shared life insurance leads are sold to several advisers at once; exclusive leads go to one. Here's what actually separates them and why it changes conversion.

9 September 2026Read article
Sales Performance4 min read

What's the best time to call a car finance lead?

Speed to lead comes first, but once that window closes, the time of day and day of week you call shapes whether the next attempt lands. Here's how to plan it.

1 September 2026Read article
Business Growth5 min read

How Many Finance Leads Should a Broker Buy per Month?

The right lead volume is set by how many enquiries you can call and follow up properly — not by budget. Here's how to size your monthly order to real capacity.

22 August 2026Read article
Lead Quality6 min read

What does SMS verification of a lead actually prove?

SMS verification confirms a phone number is live and contactable — not intent, creditworthiness, or whether the prospect will pick up the phone.

12 August 2026Read article
Lead Quality5 min read

How car finance leads are qualified before they reach you

Qualification happens before you ever see a lead, not after. Here's what the ad, the form and the verification step each do before delivery.

11 August 2026Read article
Sales Performance8 min read

How to track your conversion rate on car finance leads

Most brokers track settlements but miss the funnel stages that predict them. Here's the conversion framework that tells you where leads drop off and what to fix first.

30 July 2026Read article
Sales Performance6 min read

How many times should you follow up with a finance lead?

Most brokers quit after one or two attempts, but persistence drives contact rates. Here's the follow-up cadence that balances thoroughness with efficiency.

29 July 2026Read article
Business Growth7 min read

Build vs. buy: should your car finance brokerage generate its own leads or buy them?

Building an in-house lead funnel and buying leads both work — but they suit different brokerages. Here's how to decide which path fits yours.

24 July 2026Read article
Business Growth6 min read

9 questions to ask before choosing a car finance lead provider

Not all lead vendors are equal. Here are the 9 questions that separate a genuine partner from a vendor selling you a name on a spreadsheet.

24 July 2026Read article
Industry Insights6 min read

Why Pay Per Lead is replacing retainers in car finance

The retainer model rewards agencies for showing up. PPL rewards results. Here's why more car finance brokers are making the switch.

3 February 2025Read article
Sales Performance5 min read

Speed to lead: how response time impacts your conversion rate

In car finance, minutes matter. Here's the data behind speed to lead and how calling faster can dramatically improve your contact and conversion rates.

20 January 2025Read article
Lead Quality5 min read

Exclusive vs shared finance leads: what's the real difference?

Not all lead vendors operate the same way. Here's what exclusive leads actually mean, why it matters for your brokerage, and how to tell the difference.

8 January 2025Read article
Sales Performance7 min read

How to qualify car finance enquiries without scaring prospects away

The right questions early in a conversation save everyone's time. Here's how to qualify car finance leads effectively without coming across as a gatekeeper.

16 December 2024Read article
Lead Quality6 min read

Common lead quality myths in car finance (and what to measure instead)

Not every complaint about lead quality is accurate — and not every 'good lead' converts. Here's how to think clearly about lead performance.

28 November 2024Read article
Business Growth8 min read

Building a predictable monthly pipeline as an car finance brokerage

Pipeline unpredictability is one of the biggest challenges for car finance brokers. Here's a practical framework for building consistency into your lead generation.

10 November 2024Read article

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