Pinellas County seceded from Hillsborough County in 1911, and was named for the Spanish Punta Piñal (“Point of Pines” or “Piney Point”. The Pinellas Peninsula (which divides Tampa Bay from the Gulf of Mexico) and a small part of the mainland were incorporated into the county. As of 2026, the county population is estimated at 971,542.
Florida is known as the sunshine state for a reason. With so many home buyers wanting to live in Florida, finding affordable home financing is going to be needed for anyone looking to purchase a home in Pinellas county.
As a Pinellas County homeowner, you can rest assured that Five Stars will get you the best mortgage solution for your individual family. Your options include many mortgage types from our home loan programs page – 100% first-time homebuyer, FHA, VA, 95% Jumbo, and Conventional home loans to name a few.
Pinellas County is a popular market for real estate investors in 2026. Many investors find DSCR mortgages to be a valuable tool when purchasing long-term and short-term rental properties.
Five Stars Mortgage also offers a variety of Florida refinance programs available in Pinellas County. Changing your current loan with a fixed-rate refinance? If you already have a mortgage, you can possibly lower your monthly payment, get cash, or consolidate higher-cost debt.
Five Stars is your leading resource for all your residential mortgage needs in Pinellas County Florida. Call 888-705-1975
Five Stars Mortgage is Florida’s leading resource for all DSCR, FHA, USDA, VA, Jumbo loans. Serving all of Pinellas County 7 days a week including Clearwater, Largo, Madeira Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs