Media Appearances

The Applied Mortgage team has appeared on various news sources and outlets to educate potential homebuyers about everything they need to know. So whether you're a homeowner looking to refinance or a first-time buyer trying to figure out your next step, we can help. Learn more by checking out our latest media appearances below.

The Applied Mortgage Community Show

The Applied Mortgage Community Show is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to our Applied Mortgage Community of amazing real estate professionals as well as our past, present, and future homeowners! You’ll hear interviews with industry leaders, discussions on the latest trends in housing and finance, and practice advice to help you maintain both your physical and financial home. You’ll also hear from local community leaders on current happenings and events in our local community. Tune in with our host Lindsay Barron LaBonte branch manager of Applied Mortgage to learn more!

Mass Appeal: Celebrating Woman-owned Businesses

Want a sneak peek of the research after interviewing 16 Northampton women entrepreneurs? Check out this segment with us on WWLP News Channel 22’s Mass Appeal:

Mortgage Banker Magazine

This issue Mortgage Banker Magazine highlights the women who are making an impact. We recognize and honor the Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking – it’s important for women to see women leaders within the industry, especially in areas where they may not expect to see them in great numbers, such as technology, finance, and the c-suite. See the women who are moving the needle by setting an example, holding the door open for their peers and the next generation of powerful women in mortgage banking. Meet the powerful women who have blazed the path and left their mark on the industry for years to come.

Elements of Stiles Podcast

Mark converses with Ryan Footit of Applied Mortgage to learn about how Ryan's business and philanthropic lives are supercharged by the power of community.

Franklin County Chamber

Jeff Lapointe interview with the Franklin county chamber.

Banker & Tradesman Article

Mass Appeal October 2022: Work/Life Balance

As a mom of young daughters, the manager/ambassador/leader of the Applied Mortgage brand, and the owner of a variety of other businesses with my husband the balance I find is doing what I love. It takes a village to raise a family and it takes a village to raise a business! Please if you know a woman-owned business or a business owned by a young family – give them all your support! We’re out here wearing many hats and pulling off tiny mama miracles every day.

Mind Your Business Podcast

Lindsay was interviewed on the Easthampton Chamber podcast “Mind Your Business”

Mass Appeal: What to expect from the local housing market in 2022

Lindsay was interviewed on Mass Appeal on WWLP on January 7, 2022.

Watch to hear her predictions about home inventory, what's happening with interest rates, and why it could be a good time to refinance.

Loan Officer Leadership Podcast: Handle Increased Production by Learning to Structure Your Business

In this episode of the Loan Officer Leadership Podcast:

Do you ever find yourself wondering how to get more referrals from your current customers? In this episode, Steve Kyles and Lindsay LaBonte, a 100+ million-dollar producer discuss what she is currently doing to grow her business more than 30% in two months.

Lindsay recently joined the Freedom Club after becoming exhausted with the chaos that came with the wrong processes in place as business increased. She was looking for structure and a 30-hour work week. She found joining this program and having a mortgage coach provided her all the necessary direction and tools to do just that. 

Tune in to hear how that placement of a structured plan and procedure is working to train her team so that she can ultimately focus on what brings in the leads.

Mass Appeal: A Look Into The Hot Real Estate Market

Lindsay was interviewed on Mass Appeal on WWLP in June 2021.

Bob Petrelli, Jr. on Sound Advice

Bob Jr. talks loan origination on Sound Advice on 95.9 WATD.