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Introducing Hillmount Capital: A Unique Lending

by | May 10, 2025

There are a lot of lenders in Canada across the 10 different types of lenders, and each silo has many kinds of lenders within it each trying to solve the unique financial challenges of clients. I am always committed to finding the right lender for each client’s unique situation. In the private lending space, I am pleased to introduce you to a lender you may not have heard of before — Hillmount Capital. With a strong reputation for flexibility, speed, and creative solutions, Hillmount Capital is a trusted alternative for borrowers who need real estate financing but may not fit the traditional bank mold.

Who Is Hillmount Capital?

What Kind of Lender Is Hillmount Capital?

Three Powerful Reasons to Choose Hillmount Capital

Who Is the Ideal Client for Hillmount Capital?

What Sets Hillmount Capital Apart

Who Is Hillmount Capital?

Hillmount Capital is a private lender based in the Greater Toronto Area, serving clients across Ontario. Established 20 years ago, Hillmount has funded over $1 billion in mortgages and currently administers approximately $500 million. They are more than just a private lender — they are also an Exempt Market Dealer managing their own Mutual Fund Mortgage Trust, meaning they have direct control over the funds they lend.

What this implies for clients is significant: Hillmount has the flexibility and autonomy to make lending decisions without the rigid constraints often found at traditional financial institutions. Their focus is on common-sense lending, practical solutions, and building relationships based on trust and integrity.

What Kind of Lender Is Hillmount Capital?

Hillmount Capital is a private mortgage lender that specializes in both residential and commercial financing. They offer short-term, open mortgages that allow borrowers to repay their loans with minimal penalties — often just 30 days’ notice. Their structure is designed to bridge gaps and provide immediate, workable solutions for clients who need fast, flexible financing but might not qualify through a bank.

Being a private lender means they emphasize the borrower’s story, exit strategy, and equity over strict income documentation and credit requirements. This common-sense approach to underwriting makes Hillmount an ideal partner for many borrowers facing complex or time-sensitive situations.

Three Powerful Reasons to Choose Hillmount Capital

When it comes to real estate financing, not all lenders are created equal. Hillmount Capital distinguishes itself by offering a rare combination of speed, flexibility, and common-sense lending that truly puts the client first. In a market where traditional banks often impose rigid requirements and lengthy approval timelines, Hillmount takes a practical, human approach — ensuring that clients get the financing they need, when they need it, with solutions that are customized to their unique circumstances. Here are three powerful reasons why borrowers and real estate professionals alike choose Hillmount Capital.

  • Speed and Efficiency
  • Flexibility and Creative Solutions
  • Common-Sense Lending Based on Story and Exit Strategy

Speed and Efficiency

When traditional financing can take weeks or even months to arrange, Hillmount stands out by offering incredibly fast closings — sometimes in as little as one week for residential deals and two weeks for commercial deals when all documentation is in place. For clients facing tight deadlines, this can make all the difference.

Flexibility and Creative Solutions

Hillmount’s lending model is built on flexibility. Whether a borrower needs higher loan-to-value financing by pledging additional collateral, funding to pay tax arrears, or a mortgage despite less-than-perfect credit, Hillmount can structure creative solutions tailored to the unique needs of the client.

Common-Sense Lending Based on Story and Exit Strategy

Unlike traditional banks that require exhaustive income verification and spotless credit histories, Hillmount focuses on the borrower’s story — why they need the loan and how they plan to repay it. This human approach to lending allows many clients who would otherwise be declined by major banks to secure the financing they need to move forward.

Who Is the Ideal Client for Hillmount Capital?

Hillmount Capital is particularly well-suited for:

  • Self-employed borrowers with non-traditional income documentation
  • Borrowers needing quick closings for residential or commercial properties
  • Clients with minor credit issues or tax arrears
  • Investors and developers seeking bridge financing
  • Clients needing creative structuring (e.g., additional collateral, construction financing, second mortgages)
  • New Canadians or visitors purchasing property in Ontario

Clients who have a clear exit strategy — such as refinancing through a traditional institution later or selling an asset — will find Hillmount especially accommodating.

What Sets Hillmount Capital Apart

What truly differentiates Hillmount Capital is their combination of speed, flexibility, expertise, and a relationship-first approach. They pride themselves on building partnerships with mortgage agents and clients based on trust, integrity, and partnership. Their team understands that real estate financing often involves complex personal stories, and they treat every file with the individualized attention and respect it deserves.

Hillmount also stands apart because they manage their own funds and make their own lending decisions. This results in a faster, more straightforward approval process, without unnecessary layers of bureaucracy. In a lending environment that often feels cold and inflexible, Hillmount Capital offers a refreshing alternative — a lender that listens, understands, and acts decisively.

In Closing

Introducing a new lender to my clients is not something I take lightly. It is vital that every lender I recommend not only meets but exceeds the high standards of professionalism, flexibility, and client care that I hold myself to as a mortgage professional.

I can confidently say that Hillmount Capital is a remarkable resource for clients who need real solutions, real speed, and real flexibility in their real estate financing journey. If you are looking for a lender who will take the time to understand your story and help you build a bridge to your next opportunity, Hillmount Capital is an excellent choice.

If you’d like to explore whether Hillmount Capital could be the right fit for your real estate financing needs, I would be delighted to discuss your situation with you.

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Allen Ehlert

Allen Ehlert

Allen Ehlert is a licensed mortgage agent. He has four university degrees, including two Masters degrees, and specializes in real estate finance, development, and investing. Allen Ehlert has decades of independent consulting experience for companies and governments, including the Ontario Real Estate Association, Deloitte, City of Toronto, Enbridge, and the Ministry of Finance.

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