Who is Home Buyer Louisiana?

Home Buyer Louisiana is a trusted local cash home buyer that helps homeowners sell their houses fast in Greater New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, the Northshore, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The company has purchased over 220 properties, invested more than $20 million in distressed houses, and built a long-term rental portfolio to support affordable housing.

What types of properties does Home Buyer Louisiana buy?

Home Buyer Louisiana buys houses in any condition, including inherited homes, fire-damaged houses, properties with title issues, rentals with problem tenants, and homes needing major repairs. Whether single-family, multi-family, or vacant, the company makes fair cash offers on all types of properties.

How fast can Home Buyer Louisiana close on a house?

Home Buyer Louisiana can close as fast as 8 days when needed, but the average closing time is 21–24 days. Because the company pays cash, there are no banks, appraisals, or long waiting periods.

Why do homeowners trust Home Buyer Louisiana?

Home Buyer Louisiana is A+ accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), holds a 5-star rating on Google Reviews, and has over 35 video testimonials from sellers at the closing table. The company has also been featured on Great Day Louisiana, Biz New Orleans, New Orleans City Business, and Realtor.com.

Who is behind Home Buyer Louisiana?

Home Buyer Louisiana was founded by Stephen Keighery, an entrepreneur and real estate investor originally from Sydney, Australia. Stephen serves on the board of the New Orleans Real Estate Investors Association (NOREIA) and co-organizes the Westbank Real Estate Investors group. He and the HBL team bring deep experience in real estate, construction, and community building, supported by a vast investor network.

Does Home Buyer Louisiana charge any fees or commissions?

No. Home Buyer Louisiana never charges fees or commissions. Homeowners receive a straightforward cash offer, and the company covers standard closing costs.

Can Home Buyer Louisiana help if a house has title or succession issues?

Yes. Home Buyer Louisiana regularly helps homeowners resolve complex title and succession challenges. The company’s experience with probate, successions, and legal issues makes selling a house as stress-free as possible.

What areas does Home Buyer Louisiana serve?

Home Buyer Louisiana buys houses across South Louisiana, including Greater New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, the Northshore, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

How can homeowners get an offer from Home Buyer Louisiana?

Homeowners can call (504) 332-7676 or fill out the form on the Home Buyer Louisiana website. The team will review the property, make a fair cash offer, and let the homeowner decide if it’s right for them.

Private Lending Partnerships

Q: What makes Home Buyer Louisiana different from other home buyers?

Home Buyer Louisiana leads with empathy and problem-solving. The company’s core values—Help First, Everybody Wins, Deliver Results, and Continuous Improvement—guide every transaction. Home Buyer Louisiana is not just an investor but also part of the Louisiana community, working to revitalize neighborhoods while helping sellers move on.

Conservative Underwriting. Asset-Backed Security. Professional Execution.

Home Buyer Louisiana team at TitleStream closing a residential property with local attorneys

At Home Buyer Louisiana, we acquire and renovate select properties across the Gulf South.

To fund those projects using structured, asset-backed private capital secured directly by the underlying property.

This approach allows us to operate independently of traditional bank timelines while maintaining strict risk discipline.

Why Our Capital Structure Matters

Our ability to access private, asset-backed capital allows us to:

• Close quickly without bank delays
• Purchase properties as-is
• Take on properties requiring significant repairs
• Control renovation timelines
• Execute projects without assignment contingencies

For sellers, this means certainty and follow-through.

For our lending partners, this means disciplined underwriting and asset-backed security.

We operate throughout South Louisiana and Mississippi.

Our Capital Framework

Stephen Keighery signing residential property closing documents as part of Home Buyer Louisiana’s structured capital framework

Each renovation project is structured individually and secured by real property.

Our standard approach includes:

• First-position mortgage securing the property
• Conservative leverage capped at a maximum of 75% of After Repair Value (ARV)
• 12-month note structure
• Builder’s risk insurance coverage
• Title insurance issued at closing
• Personal guarantee from company principal
• Conservative resale timeline expectations

We do not pool funds.
We do not operate as a public investment vehicle.
Each project stands independently.

Conservative by Design

Before and After of Renovation project on Longfellow Dr New Orleans

Real estate in the Gulf South requires disciplined planning.

Operating in Louisiana and Mississippi means accounting for:

• Weather and storm exposure
• Insurance volatility
• Construction timing variables
• Market liquidity cycles

Because of this, we maintain strict acquisition standards and build margin buffers into every project.

Our objective is simple and disciplined::

Protect capital. Execute responsibly. Deliver predictable outcomes.

About Our Private Lending Partnerships

Happy seller closing with Home Buyer Louisiana after selling house fast for cash

We maintain a small group of repeat private lending partners who fund projects on a deal-by-deal basis.

This partnership structure is designed for individuals who:

• Prefer asset-backed lending secured by real property
• Value conservative underwriting
• Seek short-term capital deployment
• Appreciate professional execution and transparency

We prioritize long-term relationships built on clarity, discipline, and trust.

Interested in Learning More?

Stephen Keighery, founder of Home Buyer Louisiana, real estate investor and entrepreneur in New Orleans

Private lending partnerships are structured on a project-by-project basis and discussed confidentially.

If you would like to explore whether our project-based, asset-backed structure aligns with your capital goals, we welcome a direct conversation.

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All inquiries are handled directly and confidentially.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How are projects secured?
A: Each project is secured by a first-position mortgage recorded against the property and supported by title insurance and builder’s risk coverage.

Q: Do you pool investor funds?
No. Projects are funded individually and secured independently.

Q: What types of properties do you renovate?
We acquire residential properties requiring renovation in markets throughout Louisiana and Mississippi.

Q: How is risk managed?
We cap leverage at conservative levels, maintain structured insurance coverage, and underwrite using realistic resale assumptions.

Q: What makes Home Buyer Louisiana different from other home buyers?
We lead with empathy and problem-solving. Our core values, Help First, Everybody Wins, Deliver Results, and Continuous Improvement, guide every transaction. We’re not just investors; we’re part of the Louisiana community and work to revitalize neighborhoods while helping sellers move on.

Q: How are terms structured?
Terms are discussed privately and structured individually per project based on conservative underwriting standards.

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We buy houses in ANY CONDITION in Louisiana. There are no commissions or fees and no obligation whatsoever. Start below by giving us a bit of information about your property.

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