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Talk to a Real Person.
Get a Real Answer.

No call centers. No runaround. Two experienced lenders, two clear lanes — reach the right one directly, and hear back within one business day.

Who Should You Talk To?

Pick the lane that fits : or just call the main line and we'll route you.

Scott Ward investor commercial lender Lakewood Ranch Lending NMLS 1148813

Scott Ward

Investor, Commercial & Complex Lending

27 Years · $1.5B+ Funded

  • Investor types (1-4 unit, multifamily, mixed-use)
  • Business owners buying or refinancing their building
  • Self-employed with complex income
  • Deals needing experienced structuring
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Send Us Your Scenario

One form. The right Ward gets back to you within 1 business day.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

1) You submit

Tell us your lane and a few basics. No hard credit pull.

2) We review personally

Scott or June reviews your scenario directly, not a call center.

3) You hear back

A real, specific response within 1 business day, usually sooner.

Secure & Confidential

941-526-0778

Lakewood Ranch, FL - Serving the Gulf Coast & Nationwide

Response within 1 business day

Reach Us Directly

Call

Mon–Fri, business hours. Real people answer.

Email

We respond within 1 business day to all inquiries.

Where We Are

Serving Sarasota, Bradenton & the Gulf Coast and nationwide.

Lakewood Ranch, FL

Prefer to Pick a Time?

Book a 15-minute call directly on the calendar — no phone tag.

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Investor & Commercial Real Estate

Before You Reach Out

How fast will I hear back?

Within 1 business day — usually the same day. You will never be passed to a call center.

Will contacting you affect my credit score?

No. Initial conversations use a soft inquiry only, which has zero impact on your credit score. A hard pull only happens later with your explicit permission.

What areas do you serve?

Based in Lakewood Ranch; serve Sarasota, Bradenton, greater Gulf Coast — and lend nationwide.

Is there any cost or obligation to reach out?

None. The first conversation is free and without obligation.

LAKEWOOD RANCH LENDING

One Call.
The Right Answer.

Whether you're funding a deal, buying a building, or buying a home - Scott and June are one call away.

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LAKEWOOD RANCH LENDING

Gulf Coast Built. National reach.

Loan Programs

  • DSCR Loans

  • Fix & Flip

  • Bridge

  • Private Mortgage Notes

  • Ground-Up Construction

Who We Serve

  • Real Estate Investors

  • Business Owners

Get In Touch

📞 941-526-0778
📍 Lakewood Ranch, FL

Loan approval is subject to approval and program guidelines. Not all loan programs are available in all states for all loan amounts. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.

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