Mark West
Mortgage Loan Originator | NMLS# 129871
Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company has been serving our community and our clients since 1990. We have a team of dedicated mortgage professionals who will guide you through the home loan process and help you achieve the dream of homeownership...... Show More
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I’ve talked to about 5 different loan agents trying to get a loan to build a house and NOONE would ever call back or would look at my stuff then say they can’t help me. Mark was the only one who was willingly to help me get this done. He always...
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Reply from MARK WEST
March 11th, 2023 04:05 PM
Erica, thank you so very much for the kind words. I can't wait to see
y'all's new home, it's gonna be so nice. :)
Very personable, easy to talk to , has great advice and takes time to explain. Mark was great for us .
Reply from Mark West
June 30th, 2026 02:26 PM
Thank you, Kaleb. You and Holly are gonna be missed. :) I know you will enjoy your beautiful new home. :)
Mark was incredible to work with. He was responsive to us, our agent, and the selling agent. Our biggest concern when using GCBC as our lender was that they were not local; however, they limited all worry with excellent communication and attention...
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Reply from MARK WEST
June 30th, 2026 02:27 PM
Thank you so very much, Holly. It was a pleasure working with you and Luke. I know you are going to love your new home in PA! :)
Mark was incredibly responsive and very helpful throughout the entire process. We did not really know what we were doing to begin, but he made us feel comfortable and confident in how everything was going.
Reply from Mark West
June 12th, 2026 04:14 PM
Luke, thank you so much, you and Payton were such a team to work with for your new home. Congratulations to you and your growing family, what an accomplishment. :)
Mark took the time to explain the process to us, as well as throughouly answer any questions we had. He made the entire process pleasant experience.
Reply from Mark West
June 5th, 2026 05:21 PM
Thank you, Ashley, for your kind review. I'm glad to hear that I could make the process pleasant for you by thoroughly explaining everything and answering your questions. If there's anything else you need, feel free to reach out.
Mark was always available to answer our many questions about the process... For something that many people don't go through more than one or two times in their life it was nice to feel comfortable and understood. We would recommend Mark 1000%...
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Reply from Mark West
May 29th, 2026 03:39 PM
You are the man, Todd. Thanks to my favorite BIL. :)
It was great working with Mark
Reply from Mark West
May 4th, 2026 09:52 PM
Thank you, Evah for the outstanding review. :) It was a pleasure working with you and Dr. A. :)
Mark is patient and kin.
Reply from Mark West
May 4th, 2026 09:52 PM
Thank you so very much, Dr. A. :)
Working with Mark was a really good experience. He was easy to get in touch with and always got back to us quickly whenever we had questions. He explained things in a way that actually made sense, which helped take a lot of the stress out of...
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Reply from Mark West
May 4th, 2026 09:53 PM
James, I'm grateful for your kind words about our experience together at Gulf Coast Bank and Trust. It's appreciated to hear that my approach made the process smoother and less stressful for you. Your recommendation means a lot to me, and I'm...
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Great knowledge and attention to details
Reply from Mark West
January 23rd, 2026 03:04 PM
Thanks, Tom, I appreciate you and your family so much. Many years together. :)
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About
Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company has been serving our community and our clients since 1990. We have a team of dedicated mortgage professionals who will guide you through the home loan process and help you achieve the dream of homeownership. We combine the values of old fashioned community lending with a focus on individualized customer service that keeps our customers best interest at the forefront of everything we do. Simply put, we are The Bank That Cares About You!
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
mortgage loans
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Year Started
1993
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 129871
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- Flew on the Concorde, met Prince Charles on a flight to Venezuela via Aruba, stayed at the Burj
Hobbies
- Cooking, ski diving, bungee jumping, motocross, snake charming
- SCUBA diving, swimming, gardening
- Playing with my pup, working out, Wordle, crossword puzzles, work, martinis, traveling
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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.