About this Event
HBOR Lunch & Learn: Commercial Real Estate – Lending, 1031 Exchanges, and More!
Tuesday, February 24 | 12:30–2:00 PM | Hendersonville Board of REALTORS® Office
This Lunch & Learn is for local real estate agents and is designed to provide practical insight into commercial real estate lending and transactions you can use in your day-to-day business.
Check-in and lunch will take place from 12:30–1:00 PM, followed by a one-hour educational seminar from 1:00–2:00 PM. Lunch is provided for agents who register in advance.
Featured Speakers & Topics
Ragan H. Ward
Vice President & Commercial Lender, Park National Bank
Ragan will walk agents through the fundamentals of commercial lending, including:
- When to use commercial vs. residential lending
- Standard commercial real estate loan terms and structures
- Current ballpark interest rates and how rates are determined
- Balloon loans vs. ARM loan structures
- What “pre-qualification” means in commercial lending and how it differs from the residential lending process
Justice P. Mullen
Attorney at Law
Romeo, Harrelson & Coiner, P.A.
Attorney Mullen will focus on the legal side of commercial real estate, covering:
- How commercial transactions differ from residential closings
- Key elements of commercial contracts
- How to work with a 1031 exchange company
- How to set commercial sellers up for success when planning a 1031 exchange
Each presenter will speak for approximately 15–20 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.
This session is ideal for real estate agents looking to expand their commercial knowledge, better serve investor clients, and confidently navigate 1031 exchanges.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hendersonville Board-Realtors, 316 1st Avenue East, Hendersonville, United States
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