The Mortgage Broker Podcast

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EP 74Special Episode

Best of 2026: Five Conversations That Define Where the Industry Is Heading

In this special "Best of 2026" compilation episode, Dean Lawton curates the top five most-listened-to conversations of the year — featuring Anil Kumar, Ruby Bains, Shawn Kanungo, Jason Marshall, and Kyle Green — weaving together a story about where the Canadian mortgage industry is truly headed.

Dean Lawton with Anil Kumar (ABW Hall of Famer), Ruby Bains (Mortgage Broker), Shawn Kanungo (Innovation Strategist & Bestselling Author), Kyle Green (Top 25 Broker in Canada, DLC Elite Hall of Famer)

August 13, 2026

EP 73Behind the Lender

Behind the Lender: Taylor Little, CEO of Neighbourhood Holdings

Dean Lawton and Jason Marshall sit down with Taylor Little, CEO of Neighbourhood Holdings, to explore the origin of one of Canada's leading private lenders, the strategic acquisition of Fisgard Asset Management, and what brokers need to know about navigating the alternative and private lending space.

Deryk Williamson and Jason Marshall with Taylor Little, CEO, Neighbourhood Holdings

July 30, 2026

EP 72Behind the Lender

Behind the Lender: Elena Robinson, VP of Residential Sales at First National

Dean Lawton sits down with Elena Robinson, VP of Residential Sales at First National, for a raw and honest conversation covering her 40+ year career in mortgages, the power of broker-lender relationships, the evolution of the Excalibur alternative lending program, and what it really takes to thrive in today's market.

Dean Lawton and Derek with Elena Robinson, VP of Residential Sales, First National

July 16, 2026

EP 71Behind the Lender

Behind the Lender: MERIX Financial, the Trailer Model, DISC Communication & Building a Business That Works for You

Dean Lawton, Deryk Williamson, and Jason Marshall sit down with Rachelle Gregory, SVP of Originations at MERIX Financial, for a wide-ranging conversation covering MERIX's 21-year journey, the power of the trailer fee model, the NPX alternative lending brand, and a deep dive into DISC communication styles that every broker and team leader needs to hear.

Dean Lawton, Deryk Williamson, and Jason Marshall with Rachelle Gregory, SVP of Originations, MERIX Financial

July 1, 2026

EP 70Behind the Lender

The Private Lending Playbook: How Brokers Win Deals in Today's Market

Dean Lawton and Jason Marshall sit down with returning guest Christine Perkins from Sequence Capital to unpack the private lending playbook — covering the three key habits that win deals, how to prepare files for success, and Sequence's brand new fixed-rate HELOC product.

Dean Lawton and Jason Marshall with Christine Perkins, Sequence Capital

June 23, 2026

EP 69Broker Armour

BC Mortgage Services Act: What Every Broker Needs to Know Before October 2026

A comprehensive breakdown of BC's Mortgage Services Act implementation, covering education requirements, brokerage wind-up procedures, and the new Personal Mortgage Corporation (PMC) structure.

Justin Nota with N/A - Solo Episode

June 4, 2026

EP 68Behind the Lender

Behind the Lender: Three Point Capital's Conservative Approach to Private Lending

Three Point Capital's leadership team shares their journey from Paradigm Mortgage through challenging times to building a conservative, residential-focused MIC that brokers trust.

Dean Lawton & Jason Marshall with Brad Graham, Chief Credit Officer & Principal Broker, and Loren Hawkins, Director of Broker Relations for Western Canada at Three Point Capital

June 4, 2026

EP 67Special Episode

The Big Announcement: Kyle Green Joins A Better Way Mortgage Group

Kyle Green announces his team is joining A Better Way Mortgage Group and shares his journey from Tim Hortons supervisor to becoming one of Canada's top mortgage brokers specializing in complex deals.

Dean Lawton with Kyle Green, Founder of Green Mortgage Team & Origin Mortgage

May 7, 2026

EP 66Industry Insights

The Canadian Perfect Loan Process 2.0: AI-Powered Training and Coaching

Dean and Deryk unveil their groundbreaking Canadian Perfect Loan Process 2.0, featuring AI-powered coaching, business planning, and accountability tools designed to systematize every stage of the mortgage process for Canadian brokers.

Dean Lawton & Deryk Williamson

April 23, 2026

EP 65Special Episode

Mastering Alternative Lending: The Business for Self Market Opportunity

Discover why self-employed borrowers represent the biggest growth opportunity most brokers are ignoring, and how to confidently serve this underserved market.

Dean Lawton & Deryk Williamson

April 9, 2026

EP 64Special Episode

City Reach Care Society: Fighting Hunger and Building Hope in Vancouver

Discover how City Reach Care Society has grown from a tire warehouse to serving over 1,000 families weekly, and learn why A Better Way Mortgage Group chose them as their 2026 charity partner.

Dean Lawton with Shad Maine, Chief Development Officer at City Reach Care Society

April 2, 2026

EP 63Special Episode

The AI Revolution in Canadian Mortgage Brokerage: From Skeptic to Operator

Dean Lawton reveals how AI has transformed ABW's operations and shares the exact systems, tools, and strategies that are creating massive competitive advantages for mortgage brokers who embrace this technology.

Dean Lawton & Jason Marshall with None - Dean Lawton deep dive on AI implementation

March 19, 2026

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