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Your time is valuable. Let us search the market to bring you the best available commercial financing options at no cost, while you focus on your business.

VAN-GUARD (n) A group of people leading the way or taking new ground.

Mike Ward and Ross McLain of Vanguard Financial Services have over 45-years of combined experience in commercial real estate.

We are out in the market every day sourcing the best financing options for our clients.

We have access to exclusive lending relationships that can offer no personal guarantees, fixed-rate terms up to 25-years, and the ability to lend on properties all across the US.

Let us leverage our relationships with bank, life insurance company, CMBS, SBA, bridge, and mezzanine lenders, to quickly and seamlessly bring solutions to your commercial real estate needs.



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RECENTLY CLOSED COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS

FULL-SERVICE HOTEL

Cash-Out Refinance

$62,510,000

MULTI-TENANT OFFICE PARK

12-year Fixed Rate of 3.31%

$6,700,000

SHROYER COMMONS

Low-Cost Refinance, No Prepayment

$860,500

KEY SELF-STORAGE

Non-Recourse Cash-Out Refinance

$6,000,000

Mike Ward

CEO

Mike Ward has 30 years of experience in commercial real estate lending and mortgage banking. Real estate owners and developers work with Mike to find the most competitive loan terms available in the marketplace. As a production leader, Mike originates commercial mortgages with institutional investors and borrowers, typically long-term, fixed-interest rate, non-recourse debt. 

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Ross McLain

President

Ross McLain is an 13-year veteran of commercial mortgage banking with a background covering portfolio management, property valuation, commercial mortgage underwriting and new business development. Ross relies on his expertise with financial modeling, property valuation, and the latest market trends and developments to source debt solutions that meet his client’s needs.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • Mike Ward and Ross McLain at Vanguard Financial Services were indispensable in helping our company obtain approximately $300 million in CMBS financing, which allowed us to refinance several hotels within our portfolio. The deals presented were well vetted and included only realistic terms that could ultimately close in the market at the time. Once a transaction was selected, they worked with us side by side until the close, especially during those times when “prickly” issues had to be resolved. I would strongly recommend Mike and Ross to anyone needing financing for commercial real estate.

    Mike Ward and Ross McLain at Vanguard Financial Services were indispensable in helping our company obtain approximately $300 million in CMBS financing, which allowed us to refinance several hotels within our portfolio. The deals presented were well vetted and included only realistic terms that could ultimately close in the market at the time. Once a transaction was selected, they worked with us side by side until the close, especially during those times when “prickly” issues had to be resolved. I would strongly recommend Mike and Ross to anyone needing financing for commercial real estate.

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    Chris Smith
    Senior Vice President Administration & Control – John Q. Hammons Hotels & Management

  • Ross McLain and Mike Ward at Vanguard Financial Services have been a tremendous resource for CUC for countless years. In our business of developing commercial real estate, it is important to have a “go-to” partner for financing. Ross and Mike always have our best interests in mind and make sure that the entire loan process is completed efficiently and to our satisfaction. I highly recommend Ross and Mike and look forward to many more years of successful transactions with them.

    Ross McLain and Mike Ward at Vanguard Financial Services have been a tremendous resource for CUC for countless years. In our business of developing commercial real estate, it is important to have a “go-to” partner for financing. Ross and Mike always have our best interests in mind and make sure that the entire loan process is completed efficiently and to our satisfaction. I highly recommend Ross and Mike and look forward to many more years of successful transactions with them.

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    Chance Treumper
    Vice President – Cincinnati United Contractors

  • I have worked with Mike and Ross at Vanguard Financial Services on a number of transactions over many years. They always take the time to understand my needs, both short and long term, and work hard to find the best solutions. Mike and Ross stay with the deal through the closing. Sometimes that’s when you need your best advocates to remind everyone to stay focused on the goal

    I have worked with Mike and Ross at Vanguard Financial Services on a number of transactions over many years. They always take the time to understand my needs, both short and long term, and work hard to find the best solutions. Mike and Ross stay with the deal through the closing. Sometimes that’s when you need your best advocates to remind everyone to stay focused on the goal

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    David Heidrich
    CEO – Zalla Companies

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