Applied Mortgage’s Jessica LaMothe Honored with Rising Star Award

SPRINGFIELD — The Applied Mortgage Team of HMA Mortgage announced that Jessica LaMothe, loan partner and valued member of the Applied Mortgage team, was honored with the Rising Star Award by the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Assoc. at its Award Breakfast on Jan. 21. This prestigious recognition celebrates emerging leaders in the mortgage industry who demonstrate exceptional performance, dedication, and promise for continued success.

The Rising Star Award was created to recognize exceptional up-and-coming association member professionals who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, dedication to their profession, and a strong commitment to excellence.

“Jessica LaMothe is truly an MVP of the Applied Mortgage Team, keeping everything running smoothly and everyone on track,” the company stated. “While timely closings and clear communication are standard in the industry, they are simply Jessica’s baseline; she consistently goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results.”

Lamothe began her professional journey working alongside Nicole Laurie, Applied Mortgage Team Operations lead, in the retail industry before being recruited into the mortgage business in 2016. In her current role, Lamothe works closely with the loan origination team to guide each homebuyer from preapproval to closing and beyond. She serves as a key point of communication among all parties involved, including homebuyers and homeowners, Realtors, attorneys, and insurance agents to ensure every transaction is seamless and exceeds expectations.

“I’m thankful for the guidance and encouragement of my colleagues who believed in me early on and continue to do so every day. I’m excited to keep building a career rooted in integrity, innovation, and service,” LaMothe said. “What we do is so important, and I’m incredibly grateful to be a part of one of the biggest milestones in our customers’ lives.”

Lindsay Barron LaBonte, branch manager of the Applied Mortgage Team at HMA Mortgage, added that “Jessica LaMothe is a Rising Star in every sense. Her down-to-earth demeanor puts homebuyers and homeowners at ease, while behind the scenes she is disciplined, detail-driven, and deeply committed to integrity and efficiency. I’m incredibly proud of Jess and her accomplishments and the impact she has on our team and clients.”