Coutu Mortgage Group

06/09/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Brian Coutu by Barbara A C - was awesome every step of the way very quick efficient and a pleasure to work with.

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06/09/2026

Depends on the day honestly. 😌

06/04/2026

Save this if mortgage insurance has been holding you back.

You do not qualify for a house.
You qualify for a monthly payment.

And mortgage insurance is not automatically a bad thing.

For many first-time buyers, it helps them enter the market sooner instead of waiting years to save 20% down.

If home prices rise during that time, waiting can end up costing more.

The goal is not avoiding every fee.
It is making the smartest move for your situation.

06/02/2026

Save this so it does not surprise you next year. 🏡

Your 30-year fixed mortgage is not fully fixed.

The interest rate stays the same.
But taxes and homeowner’s insurance can still increase.

Since those are paid through escrow, your lender adjusts the monthly payment after the annual review.

That is why your payment can go up even if you never refinanced.

Small increases planned ahead feel a lot less stressful.

05/28/2026

At the end of the day... it's all for them!

05/26/2026

It really is a "hit or miss". 😅

05/21/2026

Save this before using your VA loan. 📌

VA appraisals are changing…
And the process just got easier.

Less focus on minor cosmetic issues means fewer delays and smoother approvals.

• Fewer repair requests
• Smoother negotiations
• Faster path to closing

Even detached structures and certain conditions
May be reviewed differently now.

That means less friction…
And more opportunity for buyers.

With the right VA loan strategy,
You can move with confidence from offer to closing.

05/19/2026

Our lives matter too... 😩

05/14/2026

Think about this before choosing your loan officer. 📌

This isn’t a line…
It’s how I do business.

Buying a home is already stressful.

So my job is simple:

• Show up when it matters
• Communicate clearly
• Follow through every time
• Put your needs before the deal

Because people remember effort
More than expertise.

And that’s how you close with confidence.

05/13/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Brian Coutu by Candi G - Brian Coutu consistently provides stellar service, competitive pricing and creative lending solutions.
I feel confident referring my clients to him for their financing needs and know their best interests will be served.

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