Testimonials

  • Eliot Meyers
    Managing Member – The Gregel Group

    We have worked with Mike Ward and Ross McLain, of Vanguard, since 2005, and we could not be more pleased with this relationship. Mike and Ross are the consummate professionals. They are responsive, hard-working and loyal. They have advocated for us quite effectively, introducing us to capable lenders, negotiating favorable terms and interest rates, and speeding the entire process along to closing and completion. We have closed loans for triple net leased properties, new construction, mini-perm and mezzanine financing with this team. We trust them implicitly, and we look forward to our continued, mutually-lucrative partnership.

    We have worked with Mike Ward and Ross McLain, of Vanguard, since 2005, and we could not be more pleased with this relationship. Mike and Ross are the consummate professionals. They are responsive, hard-working and loyal. They have advocated for us quite effectively, introducing us to capable lenders, negotiating favorable terms and interest rates, and speeding the entire process along to closing and completion. We have closed loans for triple net leased properties, new construction, mini-perm and mezzanine financing with this team. We trust them implicitly, and we look forward to our continued, mutually-lucrative partnership.

  • Charles Townsend
    Principal – Anchor Associates

    Mike Ward and Ross McLain with Vanguard Financial Services used their extensive experience and exceptional knowledge, to secure for us everything we wanted in our permanent, non-recourse financing. They demonstrated their tenacity and strong client-advocacy when they resolved a significant issue we encountered during our financing process. I would strongly recommend you talk with Mike and Ross before you proceed with the financing of your next project!

    Mike Ward and Ross McLain with Vanguard Financial Services used their extensive experience and exceptional knowledge, to secure for us everything we wanted in our permanent, non-recourse financing. They demonstrated their tenacity and strong client-advocacy when they resolved a significant issue we encountered during our financing process. I would strongly recommend you talk with Mike and Ross before you proceed with the financing of your next project!

  • David Heidrich
    CEO – Zalla Companies

    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

  • Chance Treumper
    Vice President – Cincinnati United Contractors

    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.

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

    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.