Podcasts

In this episode of Real Life Mortgage Solutions, Len Lane is joined by Chris Woodhouse of Highclere Lending to talk about innovation, integrity, and strategy in the Canadian mortgage space. With a career that began in brokering and evolved through leadership roles at major lenders like Street Capital and RFA, Chris now brings his expertise […]

In this episode of Real Life Mortgage Solutions, host Len Lane sits down with industry veteran Gary Siegel to explore his five-decade-long journey through Canada’s evolving mortgage landscape. Gary reflects on his early years with CMHC, where he managed social housing programs, direct lending, and insured mortgages—laying the foundation for a career defined by public

In this insightful episode of Real Life Mortgage Solutions, Len Lane is joined again by Sandra Landry of MNP to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of consumer debt and insolvency in Canada. They explore how economic pressures have led to a noticeable uptick in larger and more complex consumer proposals, often involving higher incomes and assets

In this episode, Len welcomes Chris O’Sullivan from Alta West Capital to break down the ins and outs of private lending and how it fits into a broker’s toolkit. Chris shares his unique background—from private brokering to auto finance and now to advocating for brokers at Alta West—and outlines the flexible mortgage solutions that Alta

Host Len Lane sits down with Sam Dayal, a CPA and seasoned commercial underwriter with Dominion Lending Centres. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Sam shares practical insights into the nuances of commercial financing, breaking down the differences between business loans and commercial mortgages. He explains how factors like cash flow, collateral,

Len Lane sits down with Leslie Kearns, a Broker Experience Specialist from Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB), to unpack the complexities of mortgage solutions for home construction. Whether you’re building on a lot you already own or working with a builder, this conversation covers the key financing options available—from draw mortgages to completion mortgages. Leslie outlines

In this insightful episode, Len sits down with Cyndy Morin, founder of Resolve Legal Group, to explore her holistic and client-centered approach to family law. Cyndy shares how her personal journey shaped the unique structure of her firm, including the development of the Client Support Coordinator role—an integral position that ensures clients receive emotional support,

Len Lane sits down with Bart Paterson, Business Development Manager at Manulife, to explore the often-overlooked importance of life and disability insurance in the mortgage process. While many clients are familiar with default and title insurance that protect the lender and the property, Len and Bart emphasize that life and disability insurance protect the client

In this episode of the podcast, Len sits down with lawyer Brandon Hans to discuss the complex world of foreclosure. They break down the foreclosure process, explaining how it begins when a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender takes legal action to recover the debt. Key triggers for foreclosure include missed payments, failure

In this episode, host Len welcomes Shane Parker, partner at PDS Law—Parker Dubrule Szaskiewicz LLP—to discuss the rising land title registration fees in Alberta and the challenges facing real estate lawyers today. Shane explains how these fee increases and evolving document requirements impact homebuyers, emphasizing the importance of clear communication with lenders to prevent unexpected