Bridgeway Lending Partners LLC d/b/a LenderMAC has entered into a strategic relationship with Ares Alternative Credit funds in the form of a structured debt investment and buying arrangement whereby Ares will purchase a significant portion of LenderMAC's Non-QM production and provide strategic capital for LenderMAC's origination and growth efforts.
"At LenderMAC, we are focused on providing our customers with the most efficient mortgage products in the market," said Kenny Jo, owner and CEO of LenderMAC. "Entering into a strategic relationship with Ares allows us to focus on expanding our product offerings and grow our customer base, all while maintaining a relentless focus on keeping costs down for homeowners. We are excited to work with Ares as we grow LenderMAC into one of the largest national providers of mortgage solutions."
LenderMAC was established in 2021 in Duluth, Georgia, and was purchased in May 2025. Since its new beginning in May, LenderMAC achieved significant growth milestones, including the establishment of a fully operational wholesale channel, expansion of its lending footprint to more than 20 states, and reaching its first $100 million in funded loans.
The company also refined its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, including a bank statement analyzer and other AI-driven initiatives, to enhance operational efficiency and streamline the loan process. Looking ahead, with the addition of its strategic relationship with Ares, LenderMAC aims to accelerate its growth trajectory in 2026.
"Having worked with Kenny for years and seen LenderMAC continue to rapidly grow its market share, we are thrilled to be able to collaborate more meaningfully with the company," said Michael Flynn, managing director, Ares Alternative Credit. "We look forward to working with the company's management team to capitalize on the opportunities ahead."
Ares Management Corporation is an alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure asset classes. As of June 30, 2025, Ares Management Corporation's global platform reported more than $572 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
