

Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, FL
Saint Petersburg, FL

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 homeownershi... Show More
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Chris was amazing to work with! She made the entire process smooth and stress-free. She’s extremely knowledgeable, professional, and great at what she does.
Chris and her team were a pleasure to work with on my loan They went above and beyond to make it a great experience and answered all my questions quickly I will definitely recommend anyone I know purchasing a home to contact Chris and her team...
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Chris took the time to answer any questions in detail and kept in constant communication up until closing. Thank you for helping us find our dream home!
Chris made the whole process incredibly comfortable. It was our first home, and she guided us through every step with patience and clarity. She went above and beyond explaining everything in detail and even advising us on things outside her...
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Reply from Chris Palese
November 3rd, 2025 02:12 PM
Dear Michael and Natalia,
It was my pleasure to help you buy your first home and I appreciate your kind words. Hope the move in went smoothly and you have many years of happiness in your new home.
Kindest regards,
Chris Palese
Chris was available anytime I ever needed her. She answered every question with professionalism & care. I truly felt like she left no stone unturned when finding the best routes & "deals" for my new home. She was genuinely happy for my daughter...
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Reply from Chris Palese
September 30th, 2025 07:07 PM
Hi Kristie,
Thank you for your kind words. I hope you and your family have many years of joy and comfort in your new home. I appreciate the referrals and will take excellent care of your son and his wife. Kindest regards, Christine
Chris was helpful and knowledgeable, she made the process of buying our first home smooth and accessible by answering all our questions and guiding us through each step. I would highly recommend Chris because she is trustworthy and attentive....
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Chris was always great to talk to and gave great advice. Very trustworthy and would recommend to everyone
Reply from Chris Palese
August 18th, 2025 12:31 PM
Thank you so much, Richard! I truly appreciate your kind words and am glad that our conversations were helpful to you. Building trust is incredibly important to me, so it's wonderful to hear that I could provide advice that met your needs....
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Chris was great the whole way through our loan process. Efficient and always kept us updated. Highly recommend
Reply from Chris Palese
August 26th, 2024 02:38 PM
It was my pleasure to help you and Greg buy your new home! Please let me know if there is anything else I can be doing for you.
Kindest regards,
Christine
Everything was great. The experience you guys are top notch. Thank you for even helping me and my girlfriend out Aunt. You've made a life and a dream come true
Reply from Chris Palese
May 28th, 2024 05:05 PM
I'm thrilled to hear you had a great experience, Clifford! It was my pleasure to assist you and your girlfriend in making your dream come true. Your kind words are much appreciated and they motivate us to strive for even higher standards. Thank...
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Chris was extremely pleasant and helpful throughout the process. She never just disappeared and handed me off without letting me know what was happening.After my previous experience at my "local" credit union she couldn't have done anything...
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Reply from Chris Palese
May 20th, 2024 04:53 PM
Thank you for your kind words! It makes me happy to help people buy a home and help them through a very technical process.
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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!
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Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
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Company NMLS ID 450086