BayFirst Financial Closes $94.6 Million Loan Sale to Banesco USA
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BayFirst Financial Corp., parent company of BayFirst National Bank, has completed the sale of $94.6 million in loans to Banesco USA. This transaction follows a strategic review aimed at reducing SBA 7(a) loan balances and strengthening the company's long-term growth prospects. As part of the agreement, Banesco USA will take over servicing of the sold loans. BayFirst also expects to finalize the sale of an additional $4.5 million in loan balances to Banesco USA before the end of the year. The company emphasized its ongoing focus on community banking services in the Tampa Bay region.
