Since 1999, BayFirst has been focused on being the premier bank of the Tampa Bay area. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, growing as a independent community bank into a top nationwide SBA lender, with a nationwide team of more than 200 residential mortgage originators - never losing sight of the neighbors and communities in the Tampa Bay area. These three divisions: CreditBench (SBA Lending Division), Residential Mortgage Division and Community Banking Division, allows BayFirst to follow a bold vision and deliver uncompromising customer service. Through these divisions, BayFirst funds the small bakery down the road, welcome the family dog into the branches and providing help to clients mortgage needs.