Growing up, Hayes Barnard dreamed of becoming an executive of the music industry. Over the years, Hayes Barnard transformed that dream into becoming top executive of Paramount Equity Mortgage.

Hayes Barnard founded Paramount Equity Mortgage in 2003 to serve the people of Roseville, California. Seven years later, Paramount Equity Mortgage staffs 300 employees and features offices located in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Arizona. Paramount Equity has helped over 30,000 customers save money and fulfilled over $8 billion in loans.

One of the most prominent players in the mortgage banking industry, Paramount Equity Mortgage maintains its goal to serve clients at a personal level. Since its establishment, Paramount Equity Mortgage has developed a multifaceted insurance department and connects its clients with optimal health, life, auto, and home insurance policies at a low cost. After two and a half years in the making, Paramount Equity Mortgage has unveiled its new solar energy division, Paramount Energy Solutions.

In cooperation with top-level solar manufacturer SolarCity, Paramount Equity Mortgage offers customers the option to complete their homes with energy efficient solar paneling. Golden Capital Network and Hamilton Lane recognized Paramount Equity Mortgage as a New California 100 Innovative Business for this revolutionary policy.

Paramount Equity Mortgage employees express high job satisfaction. For the second consecutive year, Sacramento Business Journal honored Paramount Equity Mortgage with the A+ Employer Award. Also elected for the award in 2006 and 2007, Paramount Equity Mortgage treats its team members to book clubs, fitness classes, a weekly “snack attack,” and opportunities to volunteer for charitable causes.

Paramount Equity Mortgage also gives back to the community through its patronage of American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.