NOLA Lending Names Greg Gibson to Support Gulf Coast Mortgage Expansion

NOLA Lending Group is pleased to announce that Greg Gibson has joined the bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer focused on business development and residential mortgage growth across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and surrounding Gulf South markets.

Gibson joins NOLA Lending as the bank begins expanding its mortgage business following the acquisition of NOLA by First National Bank of Lake City Florida. The acquisition strengthened First Federal Bank’s mortgage operations across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and other key Gulf South markets, while continuing service from established NOLA Lending locations including New Orleans, Mandeville, Pensacola, McComb, and Ridgeland.

Supporting Growth Across the Gulf Coast

In his role, Gibson will focus on developing lending across the Gulf South of TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, and FL with an emphasis on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His work will include building relationships with Realtors, builders, investors, and other local professionals, while supporting the continued growth of NOLA Lending’s residential lending presence in the region.

Gibson brings a business development and real estate finance background to the role, with experience spanning real estate investment, valuation, and client advisory work. Before joining First Federal Bank, Greg operated a privately held investment company, where he worked closely with real estate assets, operating decisions, and deal execution.

A Real Estate-Centered Lending Approach

“Greg brings a strong combination of real estate knowledge, business development experience, and market familiarity to this role,” said Kim Nguyen. “As FFB continues to grow NOLA's mortgage presence across the Gulf Coast, Mr. Gibson's ability to build relationships and understand real estate transactions from multiple perspectives will be an asset to NOLA's customers and clients.”

Gibson’s focus will be on growing mortgage lending across the Gulf Coast, working closely with real estate professionals, and helping expand access to the residential lending resources available through NOLA Lending, now backed by First Federal Bank. His approach emphasizes clear communication, practical real estate understanding, and consistent follow-through throughout the mortgage process.

Looking Ahead

“I am excited to join NOLA Lending Group and support the continued growth of its mortgage platform across the Gulf Coast,” said Gibson. “My background has kept me close to real estate transactions for many years, and this role gives me the opportunity to bring that experience to the marketplace supporting buyers, Realtors, and local market partners.”

For Realtors, builders, and investors across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and surrounding Gulf South markets, Gibson’s role reflects NOLA’s continued commitment to relationship-based mortgage lending and local market growth.