Atlantic Bay Expands into Louisiana with Baton Rouge Branch
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Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group has expanded its footprint into Louisiana, opening its first branch in Baton Rouge. The move comes as the company continues to grow across the Southern United States, with a presence now stretching from Virginia to Texas.
Lindsay Barbera, a native of Baton Rouge and a 20-year veteran of the local mortgage industry, will lead the new Louisiana team as Area Sales Manager. Barbera, who holds multiple certifications including CMB, AMP, and CMS, has a deep understanding of the state's business and housing communities. She will report to Christopher Brown, the company’s Executive Vice President and Southern Regional Manager.
"It's about understanding the people, earning trust, and being part of the community. Atlantic Bay brings an incredible culture and support system that gives our team more ways to serve homebuyers and industry partners. Put that together with a team that understands Louisiana, and I think we have a strong foundation for long-term success."
Brown echoed Barbera's sentiments, stating, "Louisiana is a natural next step in Atlantic Bay's growth across the South. We want our Mortgage Bankers to have the infrastructure and resources to compete at a high level without losing the local relationships and personal approach that have made them successful in the first place."
Founded in 1996 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Atlantic Bay has grown significantly over the years. The company now operates more than 100 branches and employs over 600 people, serving a wide range of mortgage products including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and jumbo loans. The Louisiana expansion is part of a broader strategy to extend its services to more homebuyers and industry partners in the region.
Since July, Atlantic Bay has added 12 new team members, including Justin Atterberry, who leads the company's growth efforts in Texas. The company is known for its customer-first culture and commitment to service excellence, combining local lending expertise with innovative technology to deliver a personalized mortgage experience.