Baton Rouge
Mortgage Broker
Baton Rouge is a steady, growing market fueled by LSU, state government employment, and a strong petrochemical industry. First-time buyers find solid inventory across East Baton Rouge Parish.
Loan Programs
Home Loans in Baton Rouge
Every buyer's situation is different. We match you to the program that fits, whether that is FHA, VA, USDA, or Conventional. Here is what is available in Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish.
VA Loan
$0 down payment for eligible veterans and active military. No PMI. Competitive rates.
VA in Baton RougeConventional Loan
As low as 3% down. No mortgage insurance at 20% down. Best for stronger credit profiles.
Conventional in Baton RougeFirst-Time Home Buyer
Special programs and down payment assistance for qualifying first-time buyers in Louisiana.
First-Time Buyer in Baton RougeLocal Market
Baton Rouge Mortgage Market
Baton Rouge is a steady, growing market fueled by LSU, state government employment, and a strong petrochemical industry. First-time buyers find solid inventory across East Baton Rouge Parish.
East Baton Rouge Parish is home to LSU and a large state workforce, which creates stable demand and consistent home values across price points.
Neighborhoods: Garden District, Mid City, Shenandoah, Broadmoor, Sherwood Forest
Flood zone note: Parts of Baton Rouge experienced significant flooding in 2016. Flood zone status varies by address, we check this early.
Baton Rouge At A Glance
Why Choose A Broker
Why Baton Rouge Buyers
Work With Channing
A bank can only sell you what the bank has. As a broker we shop your loan across multiple wholesale lenders, comparing rates, programs, and fees. And if you are buying a million dollar house with great credit, a big bank will beat me. I will tell you that too.
We Shop Multiple Lenders
Your application goes to multiple wholesale lenders at once. You get the best rate your profile qualifies for, not whatever one bank happens to be selling that week.
Fast Pre-Approvals
In a competitive Baton Rouge market, speed wins. Most clients get a pre-approval letter the same day they apply, so you can make an offer with confidence.
Side-By-Side Comparisons
FHA against Conventional against VA, run with your actual numbers, so you see the real monthly payment, the mortgage insurance difference, and the total cost over time.
A Real Person Every Time
You work directly with Channing Moore, not a call center. A question at 8pm on a Saturday gets answered. That is what working with a local broker actually means.
Simple Process
3 Steps to Your
Baton Rouge Mortgage
No confusing paperwork and no surprise fees. A clear path from the first conversation to closing day.
Tell Us About Your Goals
Take the two-minute quiz or call. We review your credit, income, and down payment, then run FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional side by side so you compare real numbers.
Get StartedGet Pre-Approved
We issue a pre-approval letter that shows Baton Rouge sellers and agents you are a serious buyer ready to close. Sellers can tell the difference between this and a prequalification.
Get StartedClose On Your Baton Rouge Home
We manage the file from contract to closing, coordinating the appraisal, title work, and underwriting. You hear from us whether there is news or not.
Get StartedFirst-Time Buyers
Buying Your First Home
in Baton Rouge?
Nobody teaches this. You are expected to make the largest purchase of your life having never been shown how any of it works. Most first-time buyers in East Baton Rouge Parish qualify for two or three different programs, and the right one saves thousands.
Louisiana down payment assistance can reduce or wipe out the cash you bring to closing. Put that next to FHA's 3.5% or USDA's $0 down and a lot of Baton Rouge buyers are further along than they thought.
- We compare FHA, Conventional, USDA, and VA on your numbers
- A soft credit check first, so your score is never touched
- We check every down payment assistance program you qualify for
- If now is not your time, I tell you that and we make a plan
Investors
Investment Property Loans
in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge rental property can be financed with a conventional investment loan or a DSCR loan, which qualifies on the property's rent rather than your personal income or tax returns.
DSCR Loans
Qualify on rental income alone. No tax returns, no W-2s. Works for long-term rentals and for short-term rentals on Airbnb or VRBO, well past Louisiana.
Learn About DSCRConventional Investment
Traditional financing for 1 to 4 unit investment properties in Baton Rouge. Lower rates than hard money with full 30-year amortization.
Conventional in Baton RougeShort-Term Rentals
DSCR lenders will accept Airbnb and VRBO income projections on a property that has no rental history yet, which is usually where a bank stops the conversation.
Short-Term Rental LoansThe Application
Apply From Your Phone In Fifteen Minutes
I applied for a mortgage at the bank I worked for once and could not get one question answered. That is why this runs the way it does. The whole application is on your phone and it reaches me the minute you submit it.
- Starts with a soft credit check, so your score is never touched
- We compare every program you qualify for instead of pushing one
- Upload documents with your phone camera, no scanner needed
- You hear back from Channing, not from a call center queue
If the numbers say wait, I'll tell you that too, and then we make a plan to fix whatever is in the way.
Complete Your Application
Five short steps. Most people finish in about fifteen minutes.
- Tell us what you're looking for
- We compare your programs
- Upload your documents
Your pre-approval letter is ready. I sent it to your email and to your agent.
Got your application. I'm reviewing it now and will call you this afternoon.
Real Results
What Louisiana Borrowers Say
About Working With Us
Borrowers across Louisiana trust Mortgages by Channing to explain it in plain language and answer the phone. Read all Google Reviews
It was a pleasure working with Channing and Monica! Very knowledgeable people!
Such an amazing personal and trustworthy to there core they were super attentive and walked us through the whole process and patient with all questions asked.
Channing and the team helped us with our first home purchase. They were very responsive and helpful. We were so happy with how fast and efficient every step was.
Highly recommend Channing and Monica to help you get the home of your dreams. They work hard to get you all the information quickly so that you can close the deal!
Channing and Monica were outstanding! On top of every detail, explained everything so wonderfully, super helpful and patient. They made things infinitely less stressful!
As scary as it is buying a home for the first time, the whole process was WAY easier than I ever thought it would be. Channing answered every question I had.
Resources
Baton Rouge Mortgage Resources
Guides, calculators, and program pages worth reading before you apply.
Baton Rouge FAQ
Common Questions
from Baton Rouge Buyers
Still Deciding?
Get A Straight Answer On Your Own Numbers
A soft credit check tells you where you stand. Nothing hits your report until you decide to move forward.
Service Area
Mortgage Help Across Louisiana
Mortgages by Channing works with buyers in all 64 Louisiana parishes. Find your city, or start at the Louisiana overview.
Real Closings
Real Clients.
Real Closings.
Real families we have helped get from pre-approval to keys in hand.
Start Your Baton Rouge Home Loan Today
Free quote and no credit pull to start. Channing Moore reviews your file personally and tells you which program actually costs you less.
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