St. Pete bank, citing economic uncertainty, pulls plug on mortgage lending

BayFirst will continue to offer mortgages to local borrowers but plans to shut down its nationwide loan production.

BayFirst National Bank CEO Anthony Leo. (File photo)
BayFirst National Bank CEO Anthony Leo. (File photo)
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St. Petersburg-based BayFirst National Bank, formerly known as First Home Bank, has made moves toward significantly scaling back its mortgage lending business.

 

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