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 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 energy00:38 – Welcome to Episode 11301:39 – Meet the Keystone team02:46 – Ryan’s role as President & broker relations04:11 – Neal on investor relations & capital raising05:23 – Zach on underwriting, risk & operations07:48 – What Keystone lends on (and who it’s for)09:42 – How Keystone started in 202311:56 – Funding the first deal with personal capital12:44 – Why Keystone transitioned into a MIC15:28 – Early risks, career leaps & growth challenges18:56 – What brokers should know before submitting deals21:04 – How to submit cleaner, fundable private deals23:57 – How investors can learn about Keystone MIC26:25 – Investor expectations & capital timelines30:53 – Hobbies, travel & life outside lending36:04 – Holiday message & closing thoughtsResources:Keystone Capital GroupCPLP Instagram: @cplpodcastKeystone Instagram: @keycapgroupFind Neal On:Instagram: @neal.andreinoLinkedIn: Neal AndreinoFind Ryan on:LinkedIn: Ryan MacNeilE-mail: [email protected]