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ARDRI Welcomes Christine Lacy as VP of Wholesale Production—Already Shaping the Future of Non-QM Lending

CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARDRI, a technology-driven non-QM and Business Purpose lender, is excited to welcome Christine Lacy as Vice President of Wholesale Production. With over 30 years of experience in both retail and wholesale lending, Christine is already driving growth and innovation across ARDRI’s Wholesale division as the company continues to redefine the mortgage landscape.

The company's innovative approach to non-QM lending will transform our industry, and I'm thrilled to be part of a team at the forefront of this evolution.

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Christine's career spans three decades in the non-Prime space, where she has built a reputation as a leader committed to excellence, integrity, and customer-centricity. As a key leadership team member at her previous companies, Christine played a pivotal role in driving growth and success. She now brings her expertise to ARDRI as the company launches innovative solutions in the non-QM market.

"Joining ARDRI has been incredibly exciting because of the cutting-edge technology and breadth of products," Christine said. "The company's innovative approach to non-QM lending will transform our industry, and I'm thrilled to be part of a team at the forefront of this evolution. At ARDRI, I will focus on the broker experience, ensuring transparency, clear communication, and a strong voice for our partners."

Christine began her career in retail lending, where she quickly learned the importance of understanding and prioritizing client needs, a mindset that has remained central throughout her transition to wholesale. "Retail taught me how to understand the borrower truly," she reflects. "I carried that into wholesale because, for most people, this is the biggest purchase they'll make—and they deserve our best."

At ARDRI, Christine is focused on building a high-performing sales team grounded in integrity, teamwork, and growth. “Culture is everything,” she says. “When we lead with integrity, accountability, and a shared purpose, we create an environment where everyone thrives.” Christine leads by example, emphasizing transparency, strong communication, and unwavering commitment to the customer. As ARDRI grows, she’s shaping a team that lives these values—driving the company’s mission to simplify and innovate the Non-QM lending experience.

About ARDRI

ARDRI is a technology-forward non-QM and Business Purpose mortgage lender dedicated to simplifying the complexities of modern lending for TPO mortgage brokers. By integrating intelligent technology with a client-first approach, ARDRI delivers efficient, accessible financing solutions designed for today's dynamic mortgage landscape.

Contacts

ARDRI
Website: http://www.ardri.ai | https://ardri.com/
Phone: 855.855.8598
Email: info@ardri.ai
Industry: Financial Services
Headquarters: Calabasas, CA

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