Georgia's Leading Mortgage Company Opens Doors in Downtown St Pete

    ST. PETERSBURG, FL, January 17, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- First Option Mortgage, a nationally recognized mortgage lender headquartered in Atlanta, GA is expanding their footprint to the Tampa Bay market, opening their first office in downtown St Petersburg. The company is hosting its first Realtor Open where industry experts will network and celebrate the expansion to the Florida Gulf Coast.

The Realtor Open will take place January 22nd from 5pm - 8pm at theAVENUE, also located in downtown St. Petersburg. Guests will be treated to complimentary appetizers and drinks, will enter to win prizes including two $250 gift cards to http://www.zillow.com, and mingle with area title companies, insurance agencies, and industry peers.

As the number one Zillow partner, and with a philosophy of unwavering commitment to service in our local branch offices and in our communities, First Option is recognized for being the gold standard of mortgages. Business Development Director, Greg Steiniger is leading the charge in growing the St Petersburg team whom collectively have over thirty years industry experience from retail, private, and public sectors.

"We are eager to bring the reputation and quality of First Option Mortgage to the Tampa Bay market", said Steiniger. "This market is so unique with the influx of growth in areas like Kenwood and the 22nd Avenue corridor to big commercial developments; we are confident First Option will soon become a viable resource in the market. Our philosophy is "All of us become better when each of us does better"."

"We invite all brokers, realtors, title companies, insurance agents, and local leaders to join us," says Freddy Cuevas, Business Development Manager and Keep St Pete Local advocate. "Our priority is to align our brand with like-brands that share the same focus on clients."

To register for the event, email [email protected] or call 727-897-5650.

First Option Mortgage: First Option Mortgage is a nationally recognized mortgage lender headquartered in Atlanta, GA., provides lending services in Conventional, FHA, USDA and VA residential home loan products. Founded in 2004 by Tim Burford, CEO/Managing Partner and Kurt Nikolai, President/Managing Partner, First Option has 10 physical Branch locations across the U.S. as well as a national call center and is licensed in 42 states. The St. Petersburg branch is located at 111 2nd Avenue Northeast, Suite 916, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

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