Producing Branch Manager licensed nationwide with Luminate Bank, Associate Broker & REALTOR® with HomeSmart in Arizona, and a private money lender.
Sean La Rue has worked in home lending since 2005, including 17 years with a direct mortgage bank in the Coachella Valley. Today, he is a Producing Branch Manager with Luminate Bank, an Associate Broker and REALTOR® with HomeSmart, and a private money lender helping buyers, investors, and builders navigate both traditional and creative financing.
Based in Phoenix, Sean finances home loans nationwide through Luminate Bank, an FDIC-insured mortgage bank licensed in all 50 states — with deep roots in Arizona/Scottsdale and California's Coachella Valley. He also represents buyers and sellers directly as a Realtor in Arizona, with a trusted referral network for California transactions. His business is built almost entirely through referrals and long-standing relationships. With 21+ years of experience in mortgage lending and real estate, he focuses on straightforward advice, creative problem-solving, and helping clients find the right path forward.
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