Mortgages in Brentwood, NH
Tom helps buyers and homeowners in Brentwood, from Route 125 to Brentwood Corners and the homes along the Exeter River.
By Tom MacDonald, Loan Officer · Tax rate from NH DRA, 2025Elite Mortgage GroupNMLS #2748687Company NMLS #2502308MBR
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What should buyers know about Brentwood?
Looking for a mortgage in Brentwood, NH? Tom MacDonald, a loan officer with Elite Mortgage Group, helps buyers and homeowners in Brentwood and nearby towns with purchase loans, refinancing and pre-approvals, comparing options from 45 lenders. Brentwood's 2025 total property tax rate is $17.13 per $1,000 of assessed value (NH DRA). See every Rockingham County town's rate.
Brentwood sits between Epping, Exeter, Fremont and Kingston. Route 125 (Calef Road) is the main north-south road, Route 111A crosses the middle of town, and Route 101 runs close to the northern town line, with Route 27 in the northeast. Its villages include Brentwood, Brentwood Corners and Marshall Corner, and the Exeter River drains the town.
Brentwood's housing is almost all single-family and fairly new. Census estimates put about 96% of its roughly 1,600 housing units in single-family homes, with about 42% built since 2000. Conventional, FHA, VA and NH Housing loans could fit many of these homes, and jumbo financing may come up on higher-priced new construction.
Brentwood is mostly single-family homes along Route 125 and the Exeter River, with Brentwood Corners at the center of town. Exeter and Route 101 are right next door.
Tom also works across Rockingham County and nearby towns, including Epping, Exeter, Fremont and Kingston.
Neighborhoods and areas
- Brentwood Corners
- Marshall Corner
- Route 125
- Exeter River
- Great Hill
Which loan programs fit buyers in Brentwood?
- Conventional. Suits a town where about 96% of homes are single-family houses.
- Jumbo. May come up on higher-priced homes in a town where about 42% of homes were built since 2000.
- FHA. May work for many of the town's single-family homes.
- VA. Could finance a primary home for eligible veterans and service members.
- NH Housing. May fit a primary home purchase for eligible buyers.
As a mortgage broker, Elite Mortgage Group works with 45 mortgage lenders, so Tom can shop your loan with many of them at once. Eligibility and terms vary by lender and program.
For buyers and homeowners in Brentwood
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Common questions about buying in Brentwood
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Who is a local mortgage loan officer for Brentwood, NH?
Tom MacDonald, a loan officer who lives in Litchfield, NH. He works with Elite Mortgage Group, a mortgage broker at 300 Elm Street in Milford, NH, and helps buyers and homeowners in Brentwood compare loan options from 45 lenders. NMLS #2748687 · Elite Mortgage Group NMLS #2502308MBR. Call or text 603-851-4982, or read more about Tom.
What is the property tax rate in Brentwood, NH?
Brentwood's 2025 total tax rate is $17.13 per $1,000 of assessed value, set by the NH Department of Revenue Administration. On a home assessed at $100,000, that comes to $1,713 a year. The payment calculator fills in Brentwood's rate for you.
What are mortgage rates like in Brentwood, NH?
Mortgage rates follow national markets, so they don't change much from Brentwood to other New Hampshire towns. What differs is how each lender prices your loan, based on your credit, down payment, loan program and the property. Tom compares pricing from the 45 lenders Elite Mortgage Group works with for your scenario on the same day. What does change by town is property tax: at Brentwood's 2025 rate, each $100,000 of assessed value adds about $143 a month to your payment. The NH mortgage rates guide explains what sets your rate.
What are the 2026 loan limits in Brentwood?
Brentwood is in Rockingham County, where the 2026 one-unit FHA limit is $962,550 and the conforming limit is $962,550. Loans above the conforming limit are jumbo loans. The FHA guide and the loan limit guide have the details.
Which loan programs fit homes in Brentwood?
Programs that often fit in Brentwood include Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA and NH Housing. The loan programs section above explains why each may suit Brentwood's homes, and Tom can compare them for your situation.
How much is the transfer tax when you buy in Brentwood?
New Hampshire's real estate transfer tax is the same in Brentwood as everywhere in the state: $0.75 per $100 of the price, charged to both the buyer and the seller at closing. See the transfer tax calculator or the closing costs guide.
How do I get pre-approved to buy in Brentwood?
Start with a short conversation with Tom about your plans for Brentwood. It doesn't pull your credit. Then you complete Elite Mortgage Group's secure application, Tom reviews your income, assets and credit, and you get a pre-approval letter to send with your offers. The pre-approval guide lists the documents to gather.
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