Baton Rouge Mortgage Broker
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a population of 227,818. Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, is a short drive from New Orleans. This city is the home of Louisiana State University and Southern University. The housing market has been steady in recent years. The median house value is $94,700.
Louisiana Loan Facts
- Community Property State - Since Louisiana is a community property state, you must include the liabilities of both the husband and the wife when calculating debt-to-income ratios for a Louisiana mortgage. You can still do a loan in one name, however, you must include the liabilities of both the husband and the wife.
- High Closing Cost State - HUD has determined certain states to be high closing cost states and others to be low closing cost states. Louisiana is classified as a high closing cost state due to higher priced title fees. If you are moving to Louisiana from another state, be aware of these costs.