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Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Neal Andreino and Ryan MacNeil

115 episodes

6 days ago

Welcome back to Episode 115 of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast! Ryan and Neal kick off 2026 by breaking down what fix-and-flip investing really looks like in today’s more balanced Canadian real estate market. With buyer behavior shifting, inventory rising, and exits becoming less predictable, this episode dives into where opportunities still exist, and where lenders and investors need to be far more conservative. The conversation covers real-world market conditions in Halifax, the GTA, a...

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Welcome back to Episode 115 of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast! Ryan and Neal kick off 2026 by breaking down what fix-and-flip investing really looks like in today’s more balanced Canadian real estate market. With buyer behavior shifting, inventory rising, and exits becoming less predictable, this episode dives into where opportunities still exist, and where lenders and investors need to be far more conservative. The conversation covers real-world market conditions in Halifax, the GTA, a...

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Episodes (20/115)

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.115 | Fix & Flips in 2026: Market Reality, Risk, and Where the Opportunities Actually Are

Welcome back to Episode 115 of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast! Ryan and Neal kick off 2026 by breaking down what fix-and-flip investing really looks like in today’s more balanced Canadian real estate market. With buyer behavior shifting, inventory rising, and exits becoming less predictable, this episode dives into where opportunities still exist, and where lenders and investors need to be far more conservative. The conversation covers real-world market conditions in Halifax, the GTA, a...

6 days ago

42 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.114 | 2025 Recap & 2026 Predictions: Rates, Housing Prices, & Condo Markets

In Episode 114 of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, Ryan and Neal wrap up 2025 by reviewing their bold economic and housing predictions, and grading themselves on what they got right (and wrong). They break down RE/MAX’s controversial condo recovery forecast, analyze rate cuts from the Bank of Canada, unpack national and Atlantic Canada housing trends, and debate what 2026 could look like for home prices, housing starts, immigration, and the Canadian dollar. This episode is a grounded, no...

1 week ago

40 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.113 | Inside Keystone MIC: The Founders’ Story, Roles & What Makes a Deal Work

In this special episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, the Keystone team flips the script. Ryan, Neal, Sam and Zach sit down for an in-depth conversation on how Keystone Mortgage Investment Corp was built, from working out of a living room and funding the first deal with personal lines of credit, to launching a fully structured MIC with registered investments. The team breaks down their individual roles, how brokers can submit stronger deals, what investors want to know before commi...

2 weeks ago

37 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.112 | The Core Private Lending Deals Every Broker & Investor Should Understand

In this solo episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, Ryan MacNeil breaks down the core types of private lending deals and explains when, and why, they make sense for brokers, investors, and borrowers. Ryan starts with major industry news, including EQ Bank’s acquisition of PC Financial, before diving deep into Keystone’s most common loan structures. From single-family construction and renovation loans to quick-close purchases, refinances, and bridge loans, this episode explains how p...

3 weeks ago

35 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.111 | How $82 Billion in Defense Spending Could Reshape Halifax

In Episode 111 of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, Ryan and Neal bring the focus home to Halifax and Nova Scotia, breaking down how Canada’s newly announced $82 billion in defense and aerospace spending over the next five years could transform the local economy, job market, industrial landscape, and housing demand. From Irving Shipbuilding’s growing footprint to the surge in military procurement, the hosts explore who the major winners may be, what risks still exist, and how private lend...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.110 | 50-Year Mortgages: Affordability Fix or Future Crisis?

In Episode 110 of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, Ryan and Neal break in their brand-new studio with a deep dive into one of the hottest topics circulating in the real estate and lending world: the rise of 50-year mortgages in the United States. The hosts unpack what a 50-year mortgage actually looks like, who benefits, why the U.S. is considering them, and whether Canada would ever dare to follow. Along the way, they explore current housing forecasts, affordability breakdowns across Ca...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.109 | Inside Tembo Financial: Speed, Direct Lending & Market Outlook with Arlen Ekstein

In Episode 109 of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino sit down with Arlen Ekstein, VP of Sales & Marketing at Tembo Financial, one of Ontario’s fastest and most flexible direct private lenders. Arlen shares his journey from sponsorship sales into private lending, the origin story of Tembo Financial, and how the company built its reputation on speed, transparency, and customer-centric lending. He also gives a candid take on today’s volatile Ontario ...

1 month ago

50 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.108 | Neighbourhood Holdings x Fisgard: The Details behind the Deal with Jared Stanley & Taylor Little

In this episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino sit down with Taylor Little (CEO) and Jared Stanley (SVP of Originations) from Neighbourhood Holdings to unpack one of the most significant moments in Canadian private lending history, Neighbourhood’s acquisition of Fisgard Asset Management. Together, they walk through how the deal came together, why consolidation is accelerating across the MIC and private lending industry, and what this merger means for b...

1 month ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.107 | Insurance Every Private Lender Needs: Protecting Your Portfolio

In this episode of The Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino dive deep into one of the least glamorous but most critical aspects of private lending, insurance. From title and homeowner’s insurance to blanket mortgage impairment, E&O coverage, and even cyber and key person insurance, they break down what every lender needs to stay protected. Ryan also shares a real-life million-dollar fire story that could have ended in disaster, but didn’t, thanks to prope...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.106 | Benjamin Sammut on MIC Growth, M&A, and Capital Raising

In Episode 106 of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino sit down with Benjamin Sammut, Founder & Principal of Dabble Capital Advisory, for a deep dive into how institutional money is reshaping Canada’s private lending landscape. Benjamin shares how he transitioned from growing up in a family of mortgage brokers to building a firm that bridges the gap between MICs and global asset managers. Together, they unpack what’s next for capital raising, M&...

2 months ago

49 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.105 | Inside RiverRock MIC: Nick Kyprianou

In this final episode from The Canadian Mortgage Summit, hosts Neal Andreino and Ryan MacNeil sit down with Nick Kyprianou, CEO & Founder of RiverRock MIC, to unpack nearly four decades of mortgage industry experience. Nick shares how he helped grow Home Trust from $200 million to $17 billion, how he built RiverRock into one of Ontario’s most disciplined private lenders, and what today’s market can learn from the brutal housing downturn of the early ’90s. From 24-hour turnaround times to ...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.104 | How Shane Lakhani and CMP Built Canada’s Largest Mortgage Event

In this episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino sit down with Shane Lakhani, Business Development Manager at Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP) and the mastermind behind the Canadian Mortgage Summit. Shane shares how CMP grew the event from a small industry gathering into a 1,600-attendee powerhouse, bringing together private, alternative, and institutional lenders from across the country. From his unexpected journey from Bay Street to event pro...

2 months ago

16 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.103 | How Glass Lake Funding Redefined Private Lending in Canada | Mike Forshee

In this Episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan McNeil and Neal Andreino sit down with Mike Forshee, President of Glass Lake Funding, to explore how the company has skyrocketed from a start-up to over $1 billion AUM in just three years. Mike shares his 25-year journey from Home Trust to founding Glass Lake, backed by Bayview Asset Management, and dives deep into the company’s hybrid lending model, disciplined underwriting, and commitment to serving Canada’s “missing-middle...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.102 | Inside Alta West Capital’s Expansion, Innovation & the Future of Private Lending

In this episode of The Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino sit down with Armando Diseri, Chief Sales Officer at Alta West Capital, live from the Canadian Mortgage Summit. Armando shares how Alta West has evolved from a Calgary-based second mortgage lender to a national powerhouse with diversified institutional backing and innovative mortgage products like their Low-Doc and Flex offerings. From their acquisition of Premier Mortgage to insights on Alberta’s bo...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.101 | No-Fee Lending, Investor Confidence, and Market Strategy with Reaza Ali

In this episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino sit down live at the Canadian Mortgage Summit with Reaza Ali, National Broker Relations Manager at Fisgard Asset Management—one of the largest private lenders in Canada. Reaza shares his career journey and provides an inside look at Fisgard’s growth from Western Canada into Ontario, their unique no-lender-fee first mortgage model, and their strategic focus on residential lending over commercial and...

3 months ago

39 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.100 | 100th Episode! - The Future of Canadian Real Estate with Chandler Haliburton

In this milestone 100th episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino are joined by guest Chandler Haliburton—real estate investor, landlord, and past co-host of the Master Keys Podcast. Together, they take a deep dive into the current state of the Canadian real estate and private lending markets. From shifts in multi-unit valuations and softening condo demand to rising vacancies and cooling rents, the conversation unpacks where the opportunities and ...

3 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.99 | Lessons From Our First Foreclosure: Risks, Realities & Recovery in Private Lending

In this milestone 99th episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan and Neal share an inside look at Keystone’s very first foreclosure. From red flags during underwriting, to borrower challenges, expired insurance, and the unexpected passing of the borrower, this case study highlights the realities private lenders face when enforcement becomes necessary. They break down the legal process in Nova Scotia, the importance of hiring experienced lawyers, carrying costs during enforce...

3 months ago

24 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.98 | Starting a Private Lending Business from Scratch: Lessons, Pitfalls, and Proven Strategies

In Episode 98, hosts Ryan and Neal dive deep into a thought experiment: what would they do if they had to start a private lending business all over again, with $0 in the bank? From building a business plan and securing the right licenses, to scaling smart, sticking to underwriting criteria, and leveraging marketing for deal flow, this episode breaks down the fundamentals and real-world lessons they wish they had known earlier. They also unpack Halifax’s record-breaking surge in apartment cons...

4 months ago

35 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.97 | From Policing to Private Lending: Building Atlantic Canada’s Commercial Mortgage Powerhouse

In Episode 97 of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan and Neal sit down with Matt Shallo and Andrew “Hutch” Hutchinson of Indi Commercial Mortgage, two rising stars redefining commercial financing in Atlantic Canada. From Matt’s unconventional career shift from policing to commercial finance, to Andrew’s background in investments and insurance before discovering the broker world, their journeys are as inspiring as they are instructive. Together, they’ve grown Indi Commercial Mortg...

4 months ago

56 minutes

Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast

Ep.96 | Pioneers of Atlantic Private Lending: The Owen & Derrick MacNeil Story

In this special episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan and Neal sit down with Owen and Derrick MacNeil—the trailblazing brothers behind GraysBrook Capital. Credited as pioneers of Atlantic Canada’s private lending industry, Owen and Derrick share their remarkable journey from flipping homes and working in unrelated industries to building one of the region’s most respected private lending companies. They discuss the early challenges of breaking into the space, how they bui...

4 months ago

54 minutes