Spotlight: Short-term capital, long-term outcomes with Msquared Capital

Spotlight: Short-term capital, long-term outcomes with Msquared Capital

From Broker Daily Podcast Network by Momentum Media

April 22, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how brokers are adapting to a challenging commercial lending market by utilizing flexible non-bank funding solutions.

There's no such thing as a "square deal" anymore. This week's Spotlight explores how brokers are adapting to a tougher commercial lending market using faster, more flexible non-bank solutions. Commercial lending has shifted – and brokers are right at the centre of it. As bank appetite tightens, costs rise, and deals become more complex, the old playbook isn't holding up. What's replacing it is faster, more flexible, and more strategic non-bank funding. Broker Daily's Julian Barnes is joined by Michael Volkiene, general manager of loan origination and credit at Msquared Capital, to unpack how brokers are adapting and why non-bank lending is becoming a critical part of the solution. This isn't about replacing banks – it's about filling the gaps they leave behind using short-term capital to unlock opportunities, manage time pressure, and create a pathway back to traditional funding. And increasingly, brokers are doing exactly that. Here's what's driving the shift: Brokers are reshaping deals with short-term, flexible non-bank funding to bridge gaps and secure opportunities. Speed, certainty, and transparency are becoming critical as bank appetites shift. A more strategic, long-term…

People in this episode

Guest: Michael Volkiene

Topics covered

  • commercial lending
  • non-bank solutions
  • broker adaptation
  • short-term capital

Keywords

  • broker
  • lending market
  • financial strategy
  • capital

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Products: Msquared Capital

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