Where We Lend · Charlotte County

Mortgage Broker in Punta Gorda, FL

BayPort Lending is headquartered right here in Punta Gorda — helping local buyers, homeowners, and investors with purchases, refinancing, and investment financing across Charlotte County.

Your hometown mortgage team

BayPort Lending is proud to call Punta Gorda home. From our office at 265 E Marion Ave, our team of licensed mortgage brokers helps Charlotte County residents finance waterfront homes, primary residences, second homes, and investment properties. Whether you're a first-time buyer exploring FHA and conventional options or a veteran using your VA benefit, we shop multiple lenders to find competitive terms.

As a local mortgage broker rather than a single bank, BayPort can match Punta Gorda buyers with the right program for their situation — including USDA financing for eligible nearby areas and DSCR loans for rental investors in the growing Charlotte Harbor market.

Loan programs available in Punta Gorda

Areas we serve

Punta Gorda ZIP codes 33950, 33982, and 33983 — including Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt Store, Deep Creek, and the greater Charlotte Harbor area. We also serve neighboring Port Charlotte and communities across Southwest Florida.

Punta Gorda mortgage FAQs

Why use a local mortgage broker instead of a bank?

A bank can only offer its own products. As a broker headquartered in Punta Gorda, BayPort compares programs and pricing across multiple lenders and matches you with the most competitive fit — with a local team you can actually sit down with.

Can you finance waterfront and canal homes?

Yes. Waterfront properties are our home turf — we regularly finance canal-front and harbor-area homes in Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store, including jumbo loans above the conforming limit, and we'll walk you through insurance and flood-zone considerations early so there are no surprises.

How do I get pre-approved in Punta Gorda?

Apply online in minutes or call (941) 584-8724. A licensed BayPort loan officer will review your goals, pull your numbers, and issue a pre-approval you can shop with — usually the same day.

✓ SHIP-Approved Lender

Charlotte County down payment assistance

BayPort Lending is an approved lender for Charlotte County's SHIP program — state-funded purchase assistance that can help income-eligible buyers cover down payment and closing costs. See if you qualify →

Ready to talk to a Punta Gorda loan officer?

Stop by our office on Marion Ave, call, or get pre-approved online in minutes — local answers, no pressure.