BayCoast Mortgage Co., the mortgage lending subsidiary of Swansea-based BayCoast Bank, recently promoted Nicholas L. Christ as its new president and CEO.

In his new role, Christ is responsible for developing new talent and products while expanding the bank’s lending throughout its Eastern Massachusetts market.

He joined BayCoast Mortgage in the summer of 2015, the bank said.

“It is a pleasure to announce Nicholas’ promotion to the position of President and CEO of BayCoast Mortgage,” said Carl Taber, BayCoast Bank Chief Lending Officer, said in a statement. “His comprehensive knowledge of the mortgage industry, combined with his dedication to serving our community, demonstrates his commitment to helping our neighbors achieve their homeownership goals. Our entire lending team congratulates Nicholas on his well-deserved promotion.”

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