Investor Spotlight: Meet Lindsay Barron LaBonte and Applied Mortgage

How many years have you been in business?

We've been proudly serving our community for over 35 years! What started as a family-founded mortgage company in Western Massachusetts has grown into a trusted team helping people across the state find their way home. With roots dating back to 1982 in Eastern MA and 1987 in Western MA, our work has always been grounded in one core belief: home is the heart of every community!

Now led by Lindsay Barron LaBonte - daughter of founder Todd Barron - we’re honored to carry forward a multigenerational legacy of care. By joining forces with HMA Mortgage, we’ve blended our deeply local presence with powerful tools, innovative programs, and the flexibility to serve a broader range of needs - without ever losing sight of what matters most: people, families, and the communities they create.

The Applied Mortgage team

Tell us about your business!

We help people become confident, happy homeowners - but it’s never just about the mortgage! We take a holistic approach to financing, helping each client align their mortgage with their bigger life goals: stability, security, opportunity, and the ability to grow generational wealth. Whether it’s buying your first home, upsizing for a growing family, or refinancing to gain financial freedom, we’re here to make the process personal, empowering, and meaningful.

We celebrate our clients' planting roots, investing in their futures, and shaping the places we all call home. We walk alongside them through every phase of homeownership and stay connected long after closing, not just as advisors, but as neighbors and community members offering continued guidance, support, and heart.

What made you decide to start (or join) your business?

Our story is built on family and fueled by a love for community. Lindsay LaBonte watched her father, Todd Barron, help generations of local families achieve homeownership - always with patience, empathy, and a steady hand. When she joined the business, it wasn't just about following in his footsteps; it was about growing that mission to meet today's needs while honoring where we came from.

Partnering with our parent company, HMA Mortgage, was a conscious choice that allowed us to bring our clients more - more options, more tools, more flexibility - without sacrificing the relationships and trust we've built over decades.

What else should we know about you or your business?

We believe mortgages should be rooted in connection, not just transactions. That's why we launched Applied Mortgage Community, a charitable initiative that lets us give back to the neighborhoods that give us so much. From local sponsorships to hands-on volunteering with more than 30 organizations a year, we always look for ways to uplift and support the places we call home.

We’ve had the privilege of helping over 18,000 individuals and families become homeowners - and every one of their stories continues to inspire and fuel us. When people feel secure, supported, and empowered, entire communities grow stronger. That’s the kind of impact we’re proud to be part of every single day!