20+ years financing homes nationwide — rooted in Arizona and California's Coachella Valley. Licensed to represent buyers and sellers too, directly in Arizona. Most buyers hire a lender and an agent who've never spoken. You get one person who sees the whole deal.
Conventional, jumbo, bridge, and construction financing — through Barrett Financial Group, licensed in 49 states, structured by someone who's underwritten these markets for 20+ years.
Explore financingLicensed to represent you on the purchase itself in Arizona — with a trusted referral network for California — so your financing strategy and your offer strategy are never working against each other.
Explore real estatePre-approval, purchase, and refinance strategy — built around your full financial picture, not just a rate quote.
Explore financingRepresentation from a Realtor who already knows what you qualify for, so your offers are stronger from the start.
Explore real estateA mortgage payment calculator and an Arizona Broker CE checklist — free, no account required.
Explore the toolsAnnual reviews, equity check-ins, and a direct line to Sean for as long as you own the home.
Explore the ClubPrivate money and bridge lending for buyers, investors, and builders who need to move on a timeline conventional underwriting can't match.
Sean La Rue has worked in home lending since 2005, including 17 years with a direct mortgage bank in the Coachella Valley. Today he's a Mortgage Loan Originator with Barrett Financial Group, an Associate Broker and REALTOR® with HomeSmart, and a private money lender helping buyers, investors, and builders navigate both traditional and creative financing.
Read the full story & contact info"We've used Sean and his team for over 10 years. He's become our trusted financial guru. His professional work ethic and knowledge consistently far exceed our expectations each time. If you're looking for someone who's mastered their lending craft that you can trust, he's your guy!"
"Sean definitely went above and beyond to help us secure our loan despite unforeseen hurdles on the seller's end. Thanks Sean for your attention to detail and transparent communication!"
"Mr. Sean Kent La Rue's professional knowledge and years of experience helped us understand the process of getting approved for a home loan by stating all the facts. He made the process an enjoyable, life-altering, dream-come-true experience — what we imagined purchasing a home should be. He got us approved in less than two months."
"Sean LaRue and Mercedes Devoe worked exceptionally hard for me to secure my first investment loan. They were able to work through every obstacle with knowledge only gained from years of experience. Their communication was top notch and it really helped move the loan forward to close. You have helped me achieve a childhood dream!"
"Franklin Loan is by far the BEST home loan center we've ever known. Sean LaRue, VP, handled our account with the utmost professionalism and trust. We HIGHLY recommend going through Sean LaRue and his amazing team. Truly a pleasure to work with!"
"Sean La Rue and his crew really looked after us. He helped us close our loan in an amazingly short time and even let me meet him at the office on a Saturday. I worried that buying a house from out of state would be complicated, but he made the process simple. Sean is good at what he does and I would recommend him and use him again."
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