Mortgage Loans in Louisiana
A small, licensed team that answers your texts. Shay Yates is licensed as a mortgage loan originator in Louisiana, and we help Louisiana buyers and homeowners from our Springfield, Missouri office.
Local feel, wherever you are in Louisiana
Buying or refinancing in Louisiana does not have to feel like dealing with a faceless lender. You will know who is working on your loan, you can reach us by text or by phone, and we explain each decision before you make it.
We are licensed to help borrowers across Louisiana, including markets such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette. Property taxes, insurance, and closing practices can vary by state and county, so we explain what applies where you are buying. We do not guess at your numbers. Not every loan program is available in every area, and all loans are subject to credit and property approval.
Shay is the loan officer licensed in Louisiana. Licensing for other team members varies by state, so please start with Shay.
Loans we offer in Louisiana
Pick a path to learn more. We will help you find the one that fits.
Home Purchase Loans
Buying a home? We walk you from pre-approval to closing.
Learn moreRefinance
Look at changing your payment, your term, or your equity use.
Learn moreVA Loans
For eligible Veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses.
Learn moreFirst-Time Home Buyers
Clear steps and honest answers for your first home.
Learn moreSelf-Employed Loans
Work for yourself? We help you understand your income and documents.
Learn moreAreas we serve in Louisiana
We help buyers across Louisiana. These are places we hear about often, and your search can start anywhere.
Baton Rouge
The capital and the center of a busy market in East Baton Rouge Parish, with established neighborhoods and growing suburbs across the river and in Livingston Parish.
Lafayette
The center of Acadiana, with a steady market and price points that tend to be more approachable than the New Orleans area.
New Orleans
A distinctive market with historic homes, shotguns, and condos, where flood zones and insurance come up in nearly every conversation.
Bossier City
Across the river from Shreveport and home to Barksdale Air Force Base, so military and Veteran buyers are a regular part of the market.
Covington
On the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain in St. Tammany Parish, with a mix of historic and newer neighborhoods.
Flood zones matter a lot in Louisiana. Some LHC soft second options also have property rules tied to flood zones, so ask us early about the address you are considering.
First-time buyer help is available in Louisiana through Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC). Program details and participating lenders are set by the agency, so ask us whether you may qualify.
Working with us from anywhere in Louisiana
You do not need to drive to Missouri. Most of the process happens from your phone or your couch.
- Step 1
Text or call
Reach us at (417) 849-2430. A real member of our team answers and talks through your goals.
- Step 2
Apply online
Start a secure digital application from your phone or computer. No office visit needed.
- Step 3
Share documents
Upload what we ask for and track your file. We keep you updated at every step.
- Step 4
E-sign and close
Many documents can be signed electronically. Closing is arranged with a title or settlement company in your state.
Trusted Realtors in Louisiana
Seats available for preferred agents in Louisiana. Are you a local agent? Claim a seat and be listed here.
Disclosure. Realtors listed are independent professionals and are not affiliated with Southwest Funding or True North Yates Group. No fees are paid or received for referrals, and you are free to choose any real estate agent.
True North Yates Group is an Equal Housing Lender and supports fair housing. We do not steer anyone toward or away from any neighborhood, and agents are never listed or described based on who lives in a community. You choose where you live and who helps you buy.
Other states we serve
Ready to talk about a Louisiana mortgage?
Text, call, or start your application online. We are here to help.
Or text us anytime: (417) 849-2430
Shay Yates, Loan Officer | NMLS #2172921 | Sponsored by Southwest Funding, LP, NMLS #32139 | Branch NMLS #2424517. Verify at NMLS Consumer Access. Equal Housing Lender.