Prominent mortgage industry veteran joins Interfinance
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At Interfinance, Agostino Tuzi is focused on helping brokers access fast, common-sense private lending solutions for clients who no longer fit traditional guidelines
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As regulations have tightened, opportunities are accelerating in the private lending space – and Agostino Tuzi intends to assist as many creditworthy borrowers as possible. Facing a wealth of options that didn’t exist 10 or 15 years ago, the 25-year industry veteran decided now was the time to make a move; he recently joined the team at Interfinance Mortgage Corporation.
“I saw an opportunity to join a sector that’s experiencing incredible growth, with more to come, and I just felt the timing was right,” explains Tuzi, now a loan originator at Interfinance. “Private lending allows me to assist people that deserve credit but don’t fit within those increasingly stringent guidelines. I wouldn’t be able to assist them within the traditional environment – now I have options.”
Private Mortgage Solutions, offered by Interfinance Mortgage Corporation, is designed to cater to a diverse spectrum of private lending solution financial scenarios. These encompass clients grappling with challenging circumstances such as bankruptcy, consumer proposals, or the complexities of less-than-perfect credit. Even individuals with no established credit history, newcomers to Canada, and those who have previously faced bank rejections will find expertise within our offerings.
What truly sets us apart is our commitment to crafting specialized programs that address each unique situation, offering a clear pathway for individuals to not only secure the necessary mortgage but also rebuild their credit.
“Brokers are an important, necessary part of the mortgage lending ecosystem, and my focus has always been on working closely with them and finding ways to help them help their clients. I’m passionate about that partnership”
Agostino Tuzi,
Interfinance
The broker throughline: passionate about partnership Within the mortgage world, Tuzi is known for his breadth of experience. With a background spanning both the credit space and sales, his tenure includes time at Home Trust, HomeEquity Bank, Pillar Financial, and the Italian Canadian Credit Union. Across his varied roles, there’s been one constant.
“I’ve spent essentially my entire career in broker-facing positions,” Tuzi says, noting that brokers serve a real need within the mortgage industry – there are a lot of creditworthy individuals in Canada who would otherwise not receive the support they need.
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Published April 6, 2026
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“One of the things that stands out about Agostino is his incredible work ethic. He’s a valuable asset, and we’re excited to welcome him”
Kiran Kaushal,
Interfinance
“Brokers are an important, necessary part of the mortgage lending ecosystem, and my focus has always been on working closely with them and finding ways to help them help their clients. I’m passionate about that partnership.”
Interfinance founder Kiran Kaushal, who’s been in the industry for almost three decades, shares Tuzi’s sentiment. Backed by in-house private funds, Interfinance focuses on first and second residential mortgages across Ontario, with coverage in every major urban centre. It specializes in construction financing, business-for-self individuals, and bruised credit as well as bridge financing.
The team prides itself on providing flexible terms to cater to clients’ needs and circumstances, and can close deals in as little as 24 hours. Interfinance exists to get people back on
track, whether that means ultimately returning to an alternative lender or qualifying with a prime lender. Importantly, these deals are always referred back to the originating broker partner.
Interfinance sees broker relationships as top priority, and Kaushal recognizes that forging even stronger ties to the broker community is critical to expanding Interfinance’s reach.
“Bringing Agostino on board is a clear sign that I’m keen to grow within the space,” she says. “He’s a great hire because he’s been in positions ranging from underwriting to sales and management. He knows and understands risk, as well as how to structure a deal.”
For his part, Agostino plans to hit the ground running by leveraging the established relationships he’s built throughout his career.
“My goal is to connect the private capital we have at Interfinance with the broker partners I’ve built trust with over the past 25-plus years,” he continues. “Ultimately, my role is to support brokers and help them close transactions that might otherwise be hard to get over the line.”
Service and flexibility more than buzzwords at Interfinance For Tuzi, the way a lender delivers solutions is just as important as the solutions themselves – and that comes down to service. While service and flexibility are industry buzzwords, he’s clear that they are no longer a nice-to-have; they’re an absolute imperative in the private space.
“I pride myself on my track record; every person I’ve worked with can attest to the fact that I’ve always provided top-level service,” Tuzi says. “That’s why I can still lean on those connections, and that’s what I’ve brought here to Interfinance for our broker partners.”
At Interfinance, that five-star service starts with accessibility and speed. The team is well aware that these files are often time-sensitive, and clients may already be under stress. With in-house funds and a lean team, decisions can be made quickly and files can move from submission to funding in short order. None of that comes at the expense of prudence, as each deal is evaluated for whether it makes sense and for an exit strategy. Assistance looks like providing a solution on a short-term basis, with private lending serving as a stepping stone for borrowers rather than a destination.
Ultimately, Interfinance is intentionally structured to be the
Private lenders funded 15.8% of all Ontario residential mortgages in 2024, after peaking
in 2023
They remain a key option for borrowers who no longer fit bank guidelines
Ontario private share, 2024
Source: FSRA, Private Residential Mortgage Lending in Ontario – 2024
Private mortgages made up about 12.5% of total Ontario mortgage dollars in 2024
That represents roughly $32 billion in private residential mortgage financing across the province
Private dollars in the market
As Tuzi settles into his new role – “There’s a very entrepreneurial mindset here, where the team is looking to help people where they can and get deals done; it’s an energy I enjoy,” he reports – his goal is clear: for brokers to see Interfinance not just as a funding source but as a team that has their back in delivering solutions their clients can feel confident about today and in the long term.
“If you’re looking for reliable, fast, and trustworthy, think of me and think of Interfinance,” Tuzi sums up. “Give us the opportunity to show that we can be your trusted private lending partner.”
Like what you hear? Reach out to Agostino at 416-445-4890 ext. 229 or shoot him an email for more information.
private capital connection brokers need: one that moves quickly, communicates clearly, and applies a common-sense lens to each file. Tuzi’s long-standing commitment to that approach dovetails well, standing as a harbinger of more to come.
“One of the things that stands out about Agostino is his incredible work ethic,” Kaushal says. “He’s a valuable asset, and we’re excited to welcome him.”
Interfinance Mortgage Corporation | Licence #12004 | Phone: 416-445-4890 Agostino Tuzi – M18002104 | Mortgage originator Kiran Kaushal – M08003234 | Principal broker Monica Gairola – M18001745 | Mortgage agent, level 2 (Stacy) Atalee Yolanda Brown – M08006898 | Mortgage agent, level 2
Source: FSRA, Private Residential Mortgage Lending in Ontario – 2024