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 committing capital, and why transparency and process matter in private lending. The episode wraps with a lighter, personal segment on hobbies, travel, and life outside the office, making this a true behind-the-scenes look at Keystone.

Show Notes:

00:00 – Episode intro & holiday energy
00:38 – Welcome to Episode 113
01:39 – Meet the Keystone team
02:46 – Ryan’s role as President & broker relations
04:11 – Neal on investor relations & capital raising
05:23 – Zach on underwriting, risk & operations
07:48 – What Keystone lends on (and who it’s for)
09:42 – How Keystone started in 2023
11:56 – Funding the first deal with personal capital
12:44 – Why Keystone transitioned into a MIC
15:28 – Early risks, career leaps & growth challenges
18:56 – What brokers should know before submitting deals
21:04 – How to submit cleaner, fundable private deals
23:57 – How investors can learn about Keystone MIC
26:25 – Investor expectations & capital timelines
30:53 – Hobbies, travel & life outside lending
36:04 – Holiday message & closing thoughts

Resources:
Keystone Capital Group
CPLP Instagram: @cplpodcast
Keystone Instagram: @keycapgroup

Find Neal On:
Instagram: @neal.andreino
LinkedIn: Neal Andreino

Find Ryan on:
LinkedIn: Ryan MacNeil
E-mail: ryan@keycap.ca