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Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Neal Andreino and Ryan MacNeil
Private Lending
Construction Loans
Keystone Mortgage Investment Corporation
Debt Consolidation
Toronto, Canada
Keystone Mortgage Investment Corp
Construction In Progress Loans
New Brunswick
Mortgage Brokers
Private Credit
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia 2% Down Payment Program
Montreal
Halifax, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax
Tembo Financial
Defence Spending
Standard Purchase Loans
Neighborhood Holdings

The #1 Podcast on Private Mortgage Lending in Canada. Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino of Keystone Capital Group outline their private mortgage lending experience and help you grow your mortgage business, while focusing on the importance of the growing Canadian Mortgage Broker channel.

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Neal and Ryan sit down with Yitz Levinson, President of Hillmount Capital,  a Toronto-based private lender with over $400M under administration and 22 years in the business. Yitz shares how his background as a licensed insolvency trustee shaped the w... more

Ryan and Neal sit down with Brian Suta, Partner at Leadout Capital, live at the CAMLA Ontario Expo. Brian breaks down how Leadout operates as a corporate debt fund,  lending to mortgage funds, MICs, and businesses that fall through the cracks of Cana... more

Construction loans can be incredibly rewarding, but when they go sideways, they can turn your lending business into a project management nightmare. In this episode, Neal and Ryan break down why incomplete construction loans are the riskiest deals in ... more

What happens when investor capital is flowing in, but strong deals aren't? In this episode, Neal and Ryan tackle one of the most underrated problems in private lending: having too much dry powder. They break down the dangers of forcing bad deals, the... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Suta
Partner at Leadout Capital
Leadout Capital
Episode: Ep.136 | How Leadout Capital Fills the Gap Between Banks and Private Funds
Scotty Wittrup
VP Network Development at DLCG
DLCG (Dominion Lending Centers Group)
Episode: Ep. 133 | Scotty Wittrup on Alt Lending, Growth & Reputation
Matthew Solda
Vice President at Morrison Financial
Morrison Financial
Episode: Ep.128 | Condo Corp Lending, MFTs & Construction Finance with Matthew Solda
Jonathan Alfonso
Director and operator of Mortgage Broker Store Inc in Toronto
Mortgage Broker Store Inc
Episode: Ep.127 | How SEO Is Replacing Brokers in Private Mortgages with Jonathan Alphonso
Brad Donnelly
Broker/Owner at Premier Mortgage Centre, St. John, NB
Premier Mortgage Centre, St. John
Episode: Ep.125 | Inside New Brunswick’s Real Estate Boom & the Rise of Strategic Private Lending
Doug Adlam
Founder/involved in multiple mortgage-related ventures; author and speaker
Various including fiduciary/fintech projects in mortgage space
Episode: Ep.124 | How to Create Real Enterprise Value in the Mortgage Industry | Doug Adlam
Jack Cameron
Veteran broker, The Way Home Mortgage at Premier Mortgage Centre in Halifax
The Way Home Mortgage, Premier Mortgage Centre (Halifax)
Episode: Ep.121 | The Black Belt Broker: Jack Cameron on Discipline & Private Lending
Alex Lavender
Broker with Centum, Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team in Halifax
Centum / Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team
Episode: Ep.120 | From Dishwasher to Top Broker: Alex Lavender on Building Trust, Alternative Lending, and Halifax’s Housing Market
Arlen Ekstein
VP Sales and Marketing
Tembo Financial
Episode: Ep.109 | Inside Tembo Financial: Speed, Direct Lending & Market Outlook with Arlen Ekstein

Hosts

Ryan MacNeil
Host of the show; co-founder at Keystone Mortgage Investment Corporation (Keystone MEC)
Neal Andreino
Co-host of the show; co-founder at Keystone Mortgage Investment Corp

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Made me miss Master Keys

    Great pod and a really nice throwback. This ep really made me miss Master Keys!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Canada8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, implementable guidance for private lending and broker growth.
Guests and hosts are seen as credible voices in Canada's private lending space.
Audience comments often highlight the blend of technical detail with real-world deal stories.

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Ep.121 | The Black Belt Broker: Jack Cameron on Discipline & Private Lending
Q: What advice would you give to brokers entering private lending?
Focus on practical skills like the art of the pitch and the art of the submission, build a robust lender and calendar-driven routine, and be prepared to weather tough deals to earn client loyalty and referrals.
Ep.121 | The Black Belt Broker: Jack Cameron on Discipline & Private Lending
Q: How do you identify and develop high-potential brokers?
He emphasizes work ethic, the ability to show up and learn, and demands concrete demonstrations of submission quality, calendar discipline, and personal development alongside threat-free results, insisting you need experience before you can be coached to the next level.
Ep.121 | The Black Belt Broker: Jack Cameron on Discipline & Private Lending
Q: What led you to move from the Mortgage Centre to Premier and how has the team evolved?
Cameron explains a strategic acquisition and alignment under Premier's umbrella, which solidified the team and expanded their support structure, while maintaining strong relationships with key brokers and lenders.
Ep.109 | Inside Tembo Financial: Speed, Direct Lending & Market Outlook with Arlen Ekstein
Q: What would you change to make the mortgage industry better, especially for brokers and new entrants?
A two-part change: a more intensive licensing/training program to create real expertise from day one, and a robust mentorship framework to shorten the learning curve and help new brokers operate confidently in real-world scenarios.
Ep.109 | Inside Tembo Financial: Speed, Direct Lending & Market Outlook with Arlen Ekstein
Q: Arlen, why don't you give us a quick overview of Tembo Financial and how you got started in private lending?
Tembo began in 2015 as a two-trick pony focusing on deposit loans and renovations to help realtors and homeowners with flexibility and speed; it evolved into a full A-to-Z private lender, expanding product lines and geographic reach across Ontario, with a strong emphasis on speed, service, and keeping deals flowing even in tougher markets.

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A practical, finance-focused show that dives deep into private lending, mortgage funds, and broker dynamics in Canada. Episodes typically explore underwriting, risk management, fund structures, and market trends, often anchored by real-world deal stories and operational takeaways for brokers, lenders, and investors. A standout trait is the blend of technical detail with down-to-earth anecdotes from the Keystone-led ecosystem, plus occasional guests who bring specialized perspectives on alt lending, condo financing, and regulatory changes. This mix makes it useful for listeners evaluating private lending strategies, broker growth, and capital deployment in a bank-dominated landscape.

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