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 brokers, borrowers, investors, and the future of alternative lending in Canada. Taylor and Jared dive deep into valuation, culture integration, expanding credit boxes, increased LTVs, new alt products, securitization readiness, and the role of technology in scaling originations. They also explore the regulatory pressures driving consolidation, the importance of strong processes and disciplined underwriting, and the strategic evolution of both brands, including why Fisgard’s EMD will remain and how both teams are joining forces. The episode wraps with advice for smaller lenders and insight into how the industry can become more efficient through national regulatory harmonization. This is a masterclass in deal-making, market strategy, and the future of Canadian private lending.Show Notes:05:25 — Introduction to the Biggest Acquisition in Private Lending05:50 — Meet Taylor Little & Jared Stanley06:12 — Jared’s Background & Early Career08:57 — How Neighbourhood Holdings Was Founded10:15 — Naming the Company: “Neighbourhood Holdings”13:15 — How the Fisgard Acquisition Started14:57 — Why Consolidation Is Accelerating in the Industry16:11 — Deal Courtship Story: Project Beacon19:06 — Deal Structure & Valuation Approach22:10 — Leadership Integration: Who’s Staying On25:01 — Why Fisgard Remains the EMD Brand29:07 — New Products & LTV Expansion to 75%31:38 — Alt Program & Expanded Geographic Reach33:01 — Surging Originations After MPC Announcement36:02 — Why the Pipeline Exploded39:07 — More M&A Expected Across Canada43:56 — Buying Mortgage Books & Future Opportunities46:02 — Securitization & Institutional Capital Readiness49:02 — Educating Brokers on Short-Term Alt Lending50:54 — CAMLA’s Role & Industry Advocacy54:26 — Advice for Smaller Lenders: Survive & Stay Disciplined59:03 — What Needs to Change: National Harmonization62:09 — West Coast Bonus QuestionResources:Keystone Capital GroupCPLP Instagram: @cplpodcastKeystone Instagram: @keycapgroupFind Neal On:Instagram: @neal.andreinoLinkedIn: Neal AndreinoFind Ryan on:LinkedIn: Ryan MacNeilE-mail: [email protected]