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BayFirst Financial Corp (BAFN) delivers community-focused banking services through residential lending, SBA financing, and deposit-funded operations. This news hub provides investors and stakeholders with timely updates on the company’s strategic initiatives and financial performance.
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BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) will report its first quarter results on April 27, 2023, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for April 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, accessible via the Investor Relations tab on their website. BayFirst, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, is known for its operations through BayFirst National Bank, which ranks as the 8th largest SBA 7(a) lender nationwide. As of December 31, 2022, the company reported total assets of $939 million.
BayFirst Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: BAFN) has announced the hiring of two seasoned SBA lending experts, Cesar Jimenez and Jeff Smith, to strengthen its government-guaranteed lending division, CreditBench. Both previously held vice president roles at GBank, bringing over 40 years of combined experience. Jimenez contributed $23 million in SBA loans in just six months at GBank. CreditBench, ranked No. 8 nationally for SBA 7(a) loans, has originated over $1.7 billion since 2016. The new hires are expected to enhance business operations and customer support significantly, aligning with BayFirst’s growth strategy in the small business lending sector.
BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) has announced a stock repurchase program allowing for the buyback of up to $1.0 million of its outstanding shares. This program is set to commence on February 28, 2023, and will extend until the earlier of program completion or December 31, 2023. BayFirst has established itself as a significant player in the SBA lending market, being the 8th largest SBA 7(a) lender nationwide and the top lender in the Tampa Bay area. As of December 31, 2022, the company reported a total asset value of $939 million.
BayFirst National Bank has appointed Wade Stringfield as vice president and SBA lending officer within its SBA loan division, CreditBench, which was the No. 8 SBA 7(a) lender in the U.S. for the fiscal year 2022. Stringfield, with 15 years of experience, previously served as SBA sales manager at SaviBank, generating over $33 million in loans since 2021. His role focuses on expanding CreditBench’s market in the Pacific Northwest by marketing and closing SBA loans up to $5 million. BayFirst's CreditBench has originated over $1 billion in SBA loans since 2016, showcasing its commitment to small business lending and competitive offerings.
BayFirst National Bank has appointed Raj Badri as vice president and SBA lending officer within its CreditBench division. Badri brings over 20 years of experience, including his prior roles at Acclivity Financial and Centrust Bank. His focus will be on promoting SBA and USDA loans nationwide. CreditBench, a leading SBA 7(a) lender, has originated over $1 billion in loans since 2016. The bank anticipates that Badri's expertise will enhance its capabilities to support small businesses and achieve its production goals for 2023 and beyond. BayFirst Financial Corp. has $939 million in total assets as of December 31, 2022.
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