Mortgage

SWBC, NOLA Lending, and Iberia Bank are the three I consider the best.

Why, what do they offer? What makes them better? Just because they advertise and say they are the best, doesn't make it so. Also, your Realtor is not a viable source.

I just bought another house and had everything quoted out. I would say those three based on fees, rate, and customer service. If you disagree, give him a better option. I found that the larger banks tend to have higher rates and fees.

For a construction loan, I have heard Whitney bank is one of the better ones.

Trinity Mortgage
Your Credit Union
USDA Office in Amite (For RD Loans)

*Disclaimer: I am a licensed mortgage broker who is no longer working in the industry fulltime. I have not worked for any of the above recommendations, though I have lost business and done business with all of them.