We've been building toward this for a while, and it's official: Affinity Home Lending is now operating in the Tampa Bay market.
This isn't just a flag in the ground. We have active loan officers, referral partnerships in development, and a full operational presence in the market. Tampa joins our Marietta, GA base as a core geography for Affinity's growth.
Why Tampa?
A few reasons, and none of them are accidental.
Tampa Bay has seen sustained population growth and a real estate market that rewards loan officers who can move fast and bring real product depth. It's also a market with a strong referral-partner culture — the kind of environment where relationship-driven originators thrive.
We've watched the market carefully. The timing is right.
What this means for loan officers in Florida
If you're originating in the Tampa area and you've been looking for a better platform, now is a good time to have that conversation with us.
We're selectively recruiting experienced loan officers who want to operate under the Affinity correspondent model — more margin, more control, better support. We're not looking to fill seats. We're looking for the right people.
What's next
We'll be making additional announcements about our Florida presence in the coming months. If you want to be part of what we're building before those announcements, reach out now. The earlier conversations always go the best.
— Barry Carter, EVP / Mortgage Loan Officer
Affinity Home Lending