Bayou Mortgage Bayou Pnes, Lake Charles

Channing you were amazing! I seriously couldn't of asked for a better loan officer! You kept me in the loop with every step of the way and you made my transaction smooth and stress free. Thank you so much!!!!! See you in 6 months for a refi!

Hands down the best experience purchasing our home I could have asked for. I would do business with Channing a thousand times over. He took the time to help us understand the process, answering all of my what if questions for more than a year leading up to when we finally purchased. When we did choose a home, he got us the best possible rate and helped us close as quickly as the seller would allow. I couldn't have asked for a smoother process or a more personable lender. Recommend to anyone looking to buy or refinance!

I've known Channing for several years, and he reached out to me for advice before starting his brokerage this year. I can tell everyone with 100% certainty that Channing started his company with his clients at the forefront of everything he does. That is what it's like to be a local, independent mortgage brokerage. We work for the clients, not one lender! He will always look to get you the best deal and service possible as a consumer advocate. Keep up the great work, Channing! Proud of you.

Channing shared a couple of options for our mortgage that we'd never heard of before. We did a lot of searching before inquiring with four different lenders. Channing was the one who our agent recommended. He turned out to be the most knowledgeable of the four we spoke with. Our loan closed smoothly and on time.

Channing is the consummate professional, I have worked with him several times in the past and both his knowledge of the mortgage business, and professionalism makes him a pleasure to work with. If you're looking for a lender that not only knows their stuff but also goes above and beyond for his clients I highly recommend working with Channing and his team.

Channing is very confident in his abilities which comes across as arrogant. He demands respect (in my book, respect is earned and it should be reciprocated). Channing seems to believe that he is the only person with the right answers and he does not like to be questioned on his calculations or his company's business practices. When I questioned his interpretation of a Fannie Mae guideline, he was convinced that he was correct so I called Fannie Mae myself to discuss the guideline and was told that my understanding of the guideline is correct (not Channing's understanding). At the end of the day, Channing decided that my questioning was disrespectful and he no longer wanted to assist us in getting a loan. That's an interesting business model for a start-up company but it's not like we ever want to do business with him again, we were simply hoping to close on our home and move on! Now we have to start over but that's okay because we have an opportunity to eradicate the miserable experience of the past three months. As a follow-up to the owner's reply, WE did not terminate the relationship, he did....so own it, Channing! When I spoke to Fannie Mae, they stated that my interpretation of the guideline is correct and that if an underwriter had difficulty understanding the guideline in question, then they needed to call the local Fannie Mae rep for clarification. Since buyers never speak to an underwriter, we have to hope that the loan officer is knowledgeable enough in the 'facts' to help explain the details to the underwriter. Also, the issue with the other lender had nothing to do with the Fannie Mae guideline and the entire time we were working with the other lender, Channing was asking us for our business....what a mistake on our part!

Channing was very helpful answering any questions that I had, as a first time home buyer, about the whole process and any questions that came up with the figures. He did a great job shopping around for the best rate for me. Will definitely recommend Bayou Mortgage to anyone looking to buy a home.

I highly recommend Channing and the rest of his mortgage team. They are straight to the point and know how to get things done. If you’re looking for a smooth transaction, quick, and efficient then you found the right team. If there’s a way to get it done, they will find it. I highly recommend them.

I'd say that Channing's strength is knowing front to back what is going to happen, which allowed us to map out the entire process. It can sometimes be overwhelming, and it will be no matter what, but having people to mitigate that is of extreme value. If I asked a question, he knew that guideline without any hesitation.

Channing is a true professional. Every client I've sent him over the years has been happy I connected them with him. Thanks for all you do!