The lender who actually answers - and gets it closed. From first-time buyers to refinances across the Capital Region, Brian Marchand makes the mortgage the easy part.
Buying or refinancing a home in North Greenbush shouldn't mean chasing down a lender who never calls back. Brian Marchand has spent years helping buyers across Rensselaer County and the wider Capital Region - from first-time buyers to homeowners refinancing.
What North Greenbush clients say again and again is simple: he answers. Text him on a Saturday, call him after hours, ask the "silly" first-timer question - you'll get a real answer, quickly, in plain English.
And when a file is tricky, that's exactly when Brian does his best work. Yes, when other lenders say no.
Calls, texts and emails returned quickly - including nights and weekends when you're touring homes and offers move fast.
North Greenbush clients routinely close smoothly - some ahead of schedule. Brian stays on top of every step so nothing stalls at the finish line.
First mortgage? No problem. Brian walks you through every option and number in plain terms, so you always know exactly what's next.
A mostly residential, wooded suburb just east of North Greenbush, popular with commuters who want space without leaving the Capital Region core.
Neighborhoods & areas: Defreestville · Snyders Corners · Best Road
Figures are approximate U.S. Census / ACS estimates, for general reference only.
Beyond the sticker price - the monthly math, local property taxes, the school districts and the programs that can shrink your out-of-pocket.
*Illustration only - $265K price, 10% down ($26,500), 30-yr fixed at a sample 6.5% rate. Your actual rate and payment depend on your credit, loan program and the day you lock. Not a commitment to lend.
Rensselaer County runs on the higher side of property-tax rates for the region - roughly 2.0%–2.6% of value a year. On a $265K home that's about $442–$574/mo. Your exact bill depends on the school district and exemptions like STAR and veterans' credits.
North Greenbush is served primarily by the East Greenbush & Averill Park Central School Districts. The district drives a big part of your tax bill, so it's always worth confirming the exact lines for a specific address.
Brian works with 3% & 5%-down conventional, FHA (3.5% down), zero-down VA, plus USDA in the rural stretches of Rensselaer County, and SONYMA first-time-buyer loans with down-payment assistance. First-time buyer? He'll line up every credit you're eligible for.
As first time home buyers, the experience was obviously overwhelming, but this team made the process so much smoother. Everyone was always accessible and quick to answer us, and they walked us through what we needed.
Brian was incredible! Always knowledgeable and very responsive. I will work with him for any future transactions that I can!
Brian explained everything well, was very thorough and always answered my questions quickly. It was a very enjoyable process and I would recommend Brian to everyone.
Brian was responsive, easy to talk to, personable, professional and well-versed. Our loan process and closing went so smoothly it was over before we knew it! He is on top of his game.
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