Canadian Private Lenders’ Podcast
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.
Episodes
100 episodes
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 Podca...
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Episode 100
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1:10:10
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 unexpe...
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Episode 99
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24:53
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,...
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Episode 98
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35:30
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 Ca...
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Episode 97
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56:03
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,...
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Episode 96
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54:50
Ep.95 | Non-Arm’s Length Transactions: Unlocking Opportunities in Private Lending
In this episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan McNeil and Neil Andreino take listeners through one of the most overlooked strategies in private lending: non-arm’s length transactions.They start b...
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Episode 95
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20:28
Ep.94 | A Day in the Life: Inside Keystone’s Operations
In this behind-the-scenes episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan McNeill and Neil take listeners through a typical day in their roles at Keystone Mortgage Investment Corporation. From broker relationship building and busine...
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Episode 94
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28:23
Ep.93 | Blueprint for Private Lending Success with Sanjay Ramwani of Indigo Blue
In this episode, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino sit down with Sanjay Ramwani, Chief Operating Officer at Indigo Blue Group of Companies. Sanjay shares his journey from traditional banking to building one of the most respected priva...
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Episode 93
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43:06
Ep. 92 | Atlantic Momentum: Growth, Grit & Housing Realities with Daniel Cox & Hannah Martens
In Episode 92, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino sit down with two powerhouse voices in Atlantic Canada’s mortgage space — Daniel Cox, Team Lead and founder of United Group Mortgage Alliance, and Hannah Martens, rising star bro...
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Episode 92
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1:00:17
Ep. 91 | Airbnb Lending Risks, Regulations, and Exit Strategies Explained
Navigating the financing landscape for Airbnb and short-term rentals isn’t easy—especially when lenders see red flags. In this episode, Ryan and Neil dive deep into the unique challenges of underwriting Airbnb deals from a private lending persp...
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Episode 91
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27:53
Ep. 90 | Should You Lend Your Own Money? The Real ROI of Investing Personal Capital in Private Mortgages
In this episode, Ryan and Neal delve into one of the most crucial decisions a private lender can make. Should you invest your capital, or stick with using other people's money (OPM)?They explore how lending your funds can significantly b...
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Episode 90
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25:03
Ep. 89 | Your First Default: How Private Lenders Should Handle Borrower Non-Payment
In this solo episode, Ryan MacNeil breaks down one of the most challenging but inevitable parts of private lending: borrower defaults and enforcement. From the first missed payment to legal recovery strategies, Ryan walks you throug...
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Episode 89
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16:16
Ep. 88 | Inside Our Real Estate Portfolios: Wins, Lessons & Why We Still Invest
In this episode, Neal and Ryan pivot from private lending to something even more personal: their real estate investing journeys. They each share how they got started, the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the deals that chang...
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Episode 88
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41:53
Ep. 87 | Private Mortgage Powerhouses Mortgage Automator & Grechi Carter
In this episode, Ryan and Neal sit down with Joseph Fuchs, co-founder of Mortgage Automator, and returning guests and sponsors Daniele Grechi and Dave Carter from Grechi Carter LLP. Together, they look back on the creation and evolution of Mort...
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Episode 87
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1:14:26
Ep. 86 | What Do Canadians Think About the Housing Market? Insights from the 2025 CMHC Consumer Report
In this fun and insightful episode, Neal and Ryan welcome the newest member of the Keystone team, Sam Horstman, as he joins the show for a special quiz format. Using the recently released 2025 CMHC Mortgage Consumer Survey, Sam tests Neal and R...
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Episode 86
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32:50
Ep. 85 | Bank vs. Private Lending: Why Construction Financing is Changing in 2025
What are construction loans, and why are they a game-changer for private lenders, builders, and real estate investors? In this episode, Neal and Ryan take a deep dive into the world of construction loans with a focus on the private lending spac...
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Episode 85
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22:00
Ep. 84 | Behind the Mic — Neal and Ryan Share Their Stories and Market Insights
What happens when two seasoned real estate professionals take a break from interviews to talk about their journeys? In this special episode, Neal and Ryan dive deep into their backgrounds, from their early career pivots to building businesses i...
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Episode 84
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39:14
Ep. 83 | Investing in Canadian Real Estate with Daniel Foch and Nick Hill
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of Canadian real estate investing and private lending? In this episode of The Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, Neal and Ryan sit down with Daniel Foch and Nick Hill, the dynamic duo behind the top-rat...
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Episode 83
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49:42
Ep. 82 | How to create a Mortgage Fund with Jonathan Lee
Are you curious about the legal side of private lending and fund formation in Canada? In Episode 82 of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Neal Andreino and Ryan MacNeil interview Jonathan Lee, founder and principal lawyer at A.G. Truet...
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Episode 82
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44:31
Ep. 81 | How Cyrus Habibi Built a $350M Mortgage Business with Zero Ad Spend
Are you leveraging relationships to scale your mortgage business? In this episode of The Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, we sit down with Cyrus Habibi—a top-producing mortgage broker with Premier Mortgage, consistently ranked #1 in volume in ...
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Episode 81
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29:44
Ep. 80 | How to grow your private lending business without losing millions
Do you want to scale your lending business without the risk of losing millions of dollars? This episode is for you! In it, Neal and Ryan discuss the strategic ways private lenders can grow their business sustainably and profitably without takin...
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Episode 80
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24:43
Ep 79 | Election Recap: How the Liberals Win will Affect the Housing Market
What will be the impacts of the election results for private lenders, builders, and real estate investors? In this episode, Neal and Ryan do an election special by doing a recap on the election results and giving a highlight on the Liberal Part...
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Episode 79
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24:14
Ep. 78 | Private Lending vs. Bank Loans: The Smart Choice for Your Construction Projects
What if you could accelerate your construction project without the red tape of traditional banks? In this episode Neal and Ryan reveal why private lending is often the smarter, faster option for construction financing. They break down the compl...
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Episode 78
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22:47
Ep. 77 | Avoiding Complications at Mortgage Maturity
What would happen if I can't pay out this loan at maturity? Why is the maturity process crucial for a borrower, broker, or investor? These are the questions that will be answered in this episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast.Ry...
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Episode 77
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15:46
Ep. 76 | Master Key Mortgage Definitions in Private Lending with Ryan and Neal
Are you confident that you understand the essential mortgage terms in private lending? In this episode Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino break down the most important mortgage definitions you need to know to succeed in the private lending and real...
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Episode 76
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26:46