How to Scale a Mortgage Business, Raise Capital & Invest in Commercial Real Estate | Derrick Christy Interview

In this episode of The Roots Podcast, founders Max Moore and Tyler Lingle sit down with Derrick Christy—CEO of Approved Mortgage, the largest and oldest mortgage banker in Indianapolis—to unpack the strategies behind scaling a financial services empire and investing in $150M+ of real estate. With over $6.5B in funded loans, Derrick shares how early hustle, deep industry knowledge, and smart syndication structures propelled him from cutting grass in high school to owning vertically integrated companies across finance, real estate, insurance, and title. From creative financing and commercial deal structuring to time-tested networking tactics and tax strategies, this conversation is a masterclass in building long-term wealth through real estate.