About Us | Bayou Mortgage — Louisiana Mortgage Broker
About Bayou Mortgage

We're On a Mission to Help
Louisiana Families Own Homes

Bayou Mortgage was built on a simple idea — every Louisiana family deserves honest guidance, real answers, and the best rate we can find. No games, no surprises.

See What You Qualify For → 📞 Call 337-476-2623
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5-Star Google Rated
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500+ Families Closed
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Louisiana Licensed
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NMLS #1845349
Our Story

Why Bayou Mortgage Exists

Bayou Mortgage started because of a family. I had been working with them for months — helping them save, prepare, and plan for the home they'd been dreaming about. Then, the company I was working for raised their rates significantly to protect their margins. Just like that, this family couldn't buy.

I never wanted to be in that position again. So I built something different. A mortgage company where the client always comes first. Where we shop for the best rate instead of pushing the one that pays us most. Where we tell you the truth even when it's not what you want to hear.

That's Bayou Mortgage. We're a licensed Louisiana mortgage broker — which means we work for you, not a bank. We compare rates and programs across multiple lenders to find the best fit for your situation.

Thank you for taking a moment to get to know us. It would be an absolute privilege to help you with your mortgage. – Channing Moore, Owner

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Channing Moore
Owner & Mortgage Broker
NMLS #1845349 • Lake Charles, LA
500+
Louisiana Families
Helped
1,000
Families Goal
by 2027
5★
Google Rating
from Real Clients
LA+FL
Licensed in Louisiana
& Florida
Our Mission
To help 1,000 Louisiana families achieve their dream of homeownership by 2027.

We believe homeownership changes lives. It builds generational wealth, creates stability, and gives families a place to put down real roots. That's not just a tagline for us — it's the reason we show up every day.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Everything we do traces back to four words. They're not just values on a wall — they're how we run every loan and every client conversation.

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Truth

Truth is at the heart of who we are. We're committed to transparency and honesty in everything — we never take shortcuts, hide fees, or sugarcoat bad news. You'll always know exactly where you stand and why.

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Teamwork

We believe successful outcomes are built on unity. When you're working with Bayou Mortgage, the whole team is moving in the same direction — your direction. Everyone puts the client's success ahead of everything else.

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Teaching

Teaching is the cornerstone of everything we do. We believe informed buyers make better decisions and have better outcomes. We don't just process your loan — we make sure you understand it, front to back.

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Tenacity

When challenges come up — and they do — we push back harder. We're relentless in finding solutions for our clients, whether it's a tricky credit situation, a tight timeline, or a complicated property. We don't quit.

Why We're Different

A Mortgage Broker,
Not a Bank

There's a real difference between a bank and a broker. Here's what that means for you.

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We Shop for You

As a mortgage broker, we compare rates and programs across multiple lenders — not just one. That means you get more options and a better shot at the lowest rate available for your situation.

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Real People, Real Answers

You'll work with an actual human who knows your file. No call centers, no being passed around. When you call, text, or email us, you hear back from someone who knows your name and your loan.

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We Educate First

We built the Bayou Blueprint webinar and Bayou Academy community because we believe educated buyers make better decisions. We want you to understand your loan before you sign anything.

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Louisiana Roots

We're not a national call center pretending to know Louisiana. We live here, work here, and understand the local market — from Lake Charles and Lafayette to Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

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Fast Pre-Approvals

In today's market, speed matters. We move fast on pre-approvals so you can make competitive offers with confidence — without waiting days for an answer.

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The Right Program for You

FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, DSCR — we know every program and we'll tell you which one actually fits your situation, not just the one that's easiest to close.

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"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
Real Results

What Louisiana Buyers Say
About Working With Us

Don't take our word for it. See what families across Louisiana are saying about their experience with Bayou Mortgage. Read all Google Reviews →

Ready to Work With a Team
That's Actually on Your Side?

Let's figure out the best path to homeownership for you — no pressure, no games, just honest answers.

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