Investor profile - TN
Ragena French
Ragena French is a real estate investor and operator based in Chattanooga, TN-GA. Public filings show activity across 81 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Builtwell Bank, WARRANTY TITLE INSURANCE, and GT ISSA CONSTRUCTION.
Ragena's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $95.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 306 mortgage filings and 81 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Chattanooga, TN-GA
ZIP codes: 37302, 37416, 37379, 37421, and 37363
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in APISON, CHATTANOOGA, SODDY DAISY, OOLTEWAH, and HARRISON.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
TN · 146 properties · 277 mortgages
TN · 26 properties · 25 mortgages
TN · 2 properties · 4 mortgages
+1 more not shown
Mortgages (306)
Top Lenders
$92.6M · 239 loans
$928k · 4 loans
$875k · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | $500k | Open | Builtwell Bank | GT ISSA CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5922 EAGLEMONT DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416 22 |
| 03/27/2025 | $516k | Open | Builtwell Bank | GT ISSA CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5926 EAGLEMONT DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416 21 |
| 02/28/2025 | $450k | Open | Builtwell Bank | GT ISSA CONSTRUCTION LLC | 10594 FLICKER WAY, APISON, TN 37302 126 |
+303 more not shown
Owned Properties (81)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7228 EAGLE NEST LN, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416 | GT ISSA CONSTRUCTION LLC | Owns - 2.1 yrs | $80k |
| 9344 PEPPY BRANCH TRL, APISON, TN 37302 211 | GT ISSA CONSTRUCTION LLC | Sold | $68k |
| 5239 ABIGAIL LN, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416 | GT ISSA CONSTRUCTION LLC | Sold | $65k |
+78 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and misc properties across Chattanooga, TN-GA.
What companies is Ragena French associated with?
Ragena French is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include GT ISSA CONSTRUCTION LLC, G T ISSA CONSTRUCTION LLC, GT ISSA MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, and GT ISSA CONSTRUCTIONS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 81 properties are associated with Ragena French and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Ragena French to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Builtwell Bank, WARRANTY TITLE INSURANCE, and GT ISSA CONSTRUCTION, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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