About Paul
Twenty-five years of business, entirely by referral.
Paul Godbout leads The Godbout Group at New American Funding, a team built on relationships, trust, and doing things the right way. For more than 25 years he has grown the business entirely by referral, following the Buffini & Company philosophy — take great care of people, stay in touch, and the rest follows.
That shows up in the part of a mortgage most buyers actually feel: clear communication, a closing that happens when it was supposed to, and someone who picks up the phone. It is the reason we send our clients to him rather than to whoever is offering the lowest advertised rate this week.
Where he makes the difference
- ✓Getting your number before you shop — a real pre-approval, not a rough estimate that moves once underwriting sees the file.
- ✓Condo and HOA-heavy communities, where approval depends on the association as much as on you, and plenty of buyers get caught out late.
- ✓Second homes and investment purchases, which carry different down-payment and reserve rules than a primary residence.
- ✓Self-employed and complex income, where how the file is presented changes the outcome.
- ✓Straight answers on rate — what actually drives your number, and when paying points is and is not worth it.
Away from the desk
Outside of work, life revolves around family and the outdoors. His wife Krystyna and their kids — Teddy, Max and Emilia — keep things busy in the best way, along with Bear, the family Berniedoodle. Rugby has been part of his life for over 26 years across four decades, and these days you will find the Godbouts skiing, snowboarding, bass fishing, boating, tubing, and coaching youth sports.
How It Works
Getting your number first
The order matters more than people expect. Talking to Paul before you tour puts a real number in your hand, which changes what you look at and how seriously a seller takes your offer. In a market where good properties move quickly, an offer backed by a completed pre-approval is a materially stronger offer than one that says financing is being arranged.
It also surfaces the awkward things early — a condo association that will not pass review, reserve requirements on a second home, how self-employed income will actually be counted — while there is still time to do something about them, rather than a fortnight before closing.
Reach out to Paul directly using the details above, or tell us what you're looking for and we'll make the introduction.
Equal Housing Lender. New American Funding is an independent company and is not affiliated with The Anchor Point Group or Premiere Plus Realty. You are never required to use this lender, and you are free to shop for any lender you choose. No fee or other consideration is paid for this referral. Paul Godbout, NMLS 74206; New American Funding, NMLS 6606. Rates, terms and programs are subject to change and to credit approval; this is not a commitment to lend.
Let's Find Your Place
We'll do the legwork. You enjoy Southwest Florida.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll build a tailored shortlist, watch the market on your behalf, and handle everything from search to closing.