Daina Short
Mortgage Loan Originator | NMLS# 87686
I am a true Cajun Girl originally from Iberia Parish. Married for 35 years; 3 beautiful children and 7 precious grandchildren, my family and I made St. Tammany Parish our home in 2002. Following the move, I began my career in the mortgage ... Show More
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Daina did an excellent job following up with me during the entire process. She also answered all my questions when needed and because of her knowledge we locked in the interest rate at the right time . Daina is a great asset to your company....
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January 23rd, 2026 10:16 PM
I'm glad to hear that you felt well-supported throughout the process. It was important to me that all your questions were answered and that we secured a favorable interest rate for you. Thank you for your kind words and for letting us be your...
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She made everything easy and put terminology into other words that I could better understand . The whole process was easy and painless because of Mrs. Daina and Megan
Reply from Daina Short
January 23rd, 2026 10:20 PM
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. You were a pleasure to work with. We are grateful that you allowed us to help you and do want you to stay in touch with any needs or questions you may have.
Very concerned with my level of understanding all aspects of the process. Great communicater !
Reply from Daina Short
November 21st, 2025 01:52 PM
Thank you for taking the time to respond to our review request. It has been great working with you both and I look forward to seeing you through to completion. We appreciate your trust and how easy you made this for us.
Very easy to work with even with my hundreds of questions. All around 10/10 experience.
Reply from Daina Short
January 23rd, 2026 10:21 PM
You are too kind. Your questions were always good ones. Thank you for letting us be your lender and keeping it interesting. Please stay in touch with any questions or needs you may have regarding your home loan.
Daina was great to work with. She helped with all my questions. I would definitely refer her to family and friends.
Reply from Daina Short
January 23rd, 2026 10:22 PM
Thank you for leaving me a review! You were a pleasure to work with as well. Please stay in touch if you have any questions or needs regarding your home loan.
Daina's customer service is unmatched. She is a delight to be around, and her expertise provides great comfort that the transaction is being taken care of. i I will always recommend Daina for anyone's mortgage needs.
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Reply from Daina Short
January 23rd, 2026 10:24 PM
Thank you for the review! You guys were an absolute pleasure to work with! Thank you for sticking with me and letting us be your lender of choice! Remember we are here to help way past the closing if you have any questions or needs regarding...
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Daina was very professional and knowledgeable. She made the loan process flawless and we were very pleased to have worked with her.
Reply from Daina Short
January 23rd, 2026 10:25 PM
Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Jorge. I'm glad to hear that I could make the loan process smooth and satisfactory for you. It was my pleasure working with you, and I appreciate your trust in me. If you ever have any questions...
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My experience was exceptional. There was never a question unanswered or a time I felt unheard. Daina went above and beyond 24 7. She is so knowledgeable and is a great people person.
Reply from Daina Short
January 23rd, 2026 10:26 PM
Pam, it's rewarding to know that you felt supported throughout the process. I'm grateful for your recognition of my efforts and dedication. I'm glad I could be there to assist and provide the answers you needed at any time. Thank you for placing...
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Daina made us feel like we were her only clients. Always available and gave great advice on when to lock our rate, and she was 100% right - we locked at the lowest rate during our buying period.
Reply from Daina Short
January 23rd, 2026 10:35 PM
Derek, I'm glad to hear that you felt well-supported during your process. It was important to me to provide the right guidance on locking your rate at the best time. I’m pleased it worked out so well. Thank you for choosing us for your loan....
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Pleasure working with Daina. Flawless process and all questions answered quickly.
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About
I am a true Cajun Girl originally from Iberia Parish. Married for 35 years; 3 beautiful children and 7 precious grandchildren, my family and I made St. Tammany Parish our home in 2002. Following the move, I began my career in the mortgage industry and experienced immediate success in this flourishing area. As a local mortgage professional working in our community for over 20 years, I take great pride in my reputation of being a dependable and honest loan officer. Experienced with VA, FHA, USDA RD, Conventional, JUMBO, and One Time Close Construction/Reno loans, I am committed to providing my clients with prompt communication and a relationship that continues past the day of closing. Thank you for choosing The Short Team.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Down Payment Assistance
Conventional Home Loan
Home Renovation Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Specialities
Conventional, FHA, Rural Development, VA, State and local grant programs, Construction and Renovation Lending (One Time), Refinances. 1- 4 Unit Properties, Condos, Manufactured Housing. Primary, Second and Investment homes.
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Positions
- Gulf Coast Bank and Trust - VP Mortgage LendingJul 11th, 2016 - Current
Memberships
- Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Association, Mortgage Lenders Association of Greater New Orleans, Northshore Home Builders Assn,, NOMAR, NABOR,
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 87686
Hobbies
- Hunting, Fishing, Reading, watching sports with family
Disclaimer
Reviews and testimonials reflect the individual experiences and opinions of clients and may not be representative of all customers. Experiences may vary. Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company does not guarantee any specific outcomes or results. All loan products are subject to credit approval, underwriting guidelines, and applicable laws and may not be available in all markets. The services and products advertised are not approved or endorsed by HUD, FHFA, USDA, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any government agency. Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co. NMLS 450086. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.