The Applied Mortgage Team Boldly Embraces Community The team continues impactful giving during fourth quarter

Northampton, MA – The Applied Mortgage Team, a branch of HMA Mortgage, wraps up 2025 with a fourth quarter filled with a series of community-focused events and initiatives, continuing their commitment to giving back and strengthening local connections.
 
The quarter began with HMA Volunteer Day, during which the team organized and participated in Habitat for Humanity’s Build Day in Greenfield. Team members rolled up their sleeves to help provide safe and affordable housing for families in need, demonstrating the organization’s dedication to supporting the community. 
 
Next up, The Applied Mortgage Team, together with HMA Mortgage, hosted a Lunch and Learn session titled “Inventory Starts Here: Renovation and ADU Strategies,” offering valuable insights for homeowners and industry professionals. The team also proudly supported the inaugural YPS Up Next Summit as a sponsor. Lindsay LaBonte, Branch Manager, was honored to participate on the “Shaping Leaders, Shaping Community Panel,” sharing expertise and perspective on leadership and community engagement.
 
The team is proud to be a year-long Community Partner business sponsor of Look Park, with LaBonte also serving on the park’s Development Committee and as a dedicated Look Society donor. This holiday season, the team is excited to remind families and friends to experience the magic of Look Park’s annual Santa’s Trains, running now through Christmas Eve.
 
Throughout the quarter, The Applied Mortgage Team also sponsored numerous additional events across the region, including the REMAX Client Appreciation Event at Fern Valley Farms in Wilbraham, the United Way Franklin & Hampshire Region Annual Kickoff Breakfast, the Montessori Children’s Fair, Friends of Children’s Artisan Market, Dollars for Scholars, Give 'em The Bird 5K benefiting the Easthampton Community Center, Moonlight Magic in Shelburne Falls, the Northampton Rotary Children’s Christmas Party and Festival of Trees, and the Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage.
 
Another community initiative that continued was Applied Mortgage’s Local Love Days, which launched in mid-2025 with the goal of supporting small businesses and foster community connections. During the quarter, Local Love Days featured two events: a caramel apple giveaway at Sally’s Sweet Shoppe in East Weymouth and an evening of shopping, sipping, and snacking at Spill the Tea in Northampton, complete with a gift with purchase from the Applied Mortgage Team.
 
Team members also showed their community support by attending several community gatherings, including Easthampton Chamber’s ‘Coffee & Connections’ and ‘Networking at Night’, Amherst Chamber’s ‘After 5’ and the ‘A+ Awards Dinner at UMass Student Union’, Franklin County Chamber’s Breakfast, Cooley Dickinson’s ‘8th Annual Donor Appreciation Breakfast’, and the Massachusetts Conference for Women in Boston. 
 
In addition, they shared their community spotlight and industry knowledge when requested for media appearances with the Roads Less Traveled podcast, Mass Appeal, Mortgage on My Mind podcast, and Northampton Living Magazine, further highlighting their role as trusted voices in the community.
 
Through these efforts, The Applied Mortgage Team continues to demonstrate that their commitment extends beyond real estate. Their focus on community, education, and local engagement reinforces the organization’s mission to make a positive and lasting impact.
 
For more information about The Applied Mortgage Team, visit their Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or website at appliedmortgageteam.com. 
 
Questions should be directed to Meghan Rothschild at (413) 218-4994 or meghan@chikmedia.us. 
 
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The Applied Mortgage Team, a branch of HMA Mortgage,  is based in Northampton, MA, and proudly serves clients across Massachusetts and beyond. With a commitment to personalized service, transparent guidance, and local impact, the Applied Mortgage team supports clients in making informed home financing decisions while remaining deeply rooted in the community they serve. Applied Mortgage Team of HMA Mortgage NMLS #139164. | Equal Housing Opportunity.