Australian Finance Group Adds Utility Referrals
Brokers can now refer clients for electricity, gas and telecommunications comparisons through BrokerEngine Plus.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Economic Indicators
Australian Finance Group has launched its Compare & Connect utility referral integration in BrokerEngine Plus. Since going live, 188 brokers have signed up for the service, bringing total sign-ups to 482.
Why it matters
The integration gives brokers a new referral option for existing clients at a time when household budgets are under pressure. AFG says the free comparison service is designed to help customers find better utility deals.
Australian Finance Group reports 482 total Compare & Connect sign-ups, with 188 brokers joining after the BrokerEngine Plus integration went live. The source does not say how many referrals have yet resulted in completed comparisons or commissions.
The players
Australian Finance Group (AFG)
Australian Finance Group is a mortgage broking network that operates the BrokerEngine Plus and Suite360 platforms used by its brokers.
The details
Brokers start a referral from an existing customer deal in BrokerEngine Plus, and key client details fill in automatically. Referrals are then tracked in a new Track tab in Suite360, which follows each submission through to commission payment.
Timeline
2025: The broker population rose 9.1% to 24,116.
5 November 2026: The Compare & Connect integration formally launched in BrokerEngine Plus.
End of 2026: AIA Insurance is scheduled to join the referral partners.
Economic Indicators Context
The new option sits alongside the Allianz Insurance and Bond Property Lawyers referrals already offered in BrokerEngine Plus, extending the platform's cross-selling options beyond lending. The broker population growth of 9.1% to 24,116 in 2025 provides the wider base of brokers able to use these referral tools.
Brokers can now offer electricity, gas and telecommunications comparisons to existing clients without leaving BrokerEngine Plus. Clients who use the free service may be able to find lower household utility costs.
The takeaway
Households reviewing their monthly bills may find that a broker referral is a simple way to compare utility options. Brokers, meanwhile, gain another structured way to serve existing clients.
What happens next
AIA Insurance is scheduled to join the referral partners towards the end of 2026, and AFG plans to add more partners and features over time.
Further reading
For broader context on household costs and financial trends, see Economic Indicators in Australia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Brokernews.
