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Lisa I. Olgin RMLO - NMLS # 225845 Branch Manager/Residential Mortgage Loan Officer Works at GFS HOME LOANS A TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE AT 1-877-276-5550.

Established in the heart of San Antonio, Texas, in 2023, GFS Home Loans has been a beacon of excellence in mortgage banking. Our commitment begins at prequalification and extends beyond the closing of your home purchase. As a team of seasoned professionals, we are devoted to ensuring your home-buying experience is both seamless and rewarding. As an equal housing lender, we take pride in serving our vibrant community with a diverse portfolio of residential mortgage options, including:

VA Loans
FHA Loans
Conventional Loans for primary, secondary, and investment properties
Nonconforming – Jumbo Loans
Refinancing Options – Rate & Term, Cash-Out, and VA IRRRL
Innovative “Out of the Box” portfolio products

At GFS Home Loans, we specialize in finding the perfect loan match for every client, tailored to meet their individual needs. We manage your mortgage process entirely in-house, with our dedicated GFS employees who are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. For us, you are more than just a loan number, and service is more than a word in our name. Our commitment is to exceptional, personalized service from the first step in your home search to the moment you hold your new home's keys. TEXAS RECOVERY FUND NOTICE: CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A MORTGAGE BANKER OR A LICENSED MORTGAGE BANKER RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR SHOULD COMPLETE AND SEND A COMPLAINT FORM TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, 2601 NORTH LAMAR, SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705. COMPLAINT FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV. THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED MORTGAGE BANKER RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV.

A lot of people wait for the "right" house and end up renting for years.The first home is rarely the forever home. It's ...
11/12/2026

A lot of people wait for the "right" house and end up renting for years.

The first home is rarely the forever home. It's the one with the smaller yard, the dated kitchen, or the extra 15 minutes of commute. It's also the one that starts building equity instead of paying someone else's mortgage.

You can move up later. You can't get back the years you spent waiting.

If you've been telling yourself "not yet," find out what you'd actually qualify for. It might be closer than you think.

Visit https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/lisa-olgin to get Pre-Qualified.

To every veteran, and to the families who served alongside them: thank you.Today we pause.
11/11/2026

To every veteran, and to the families who served alongside them: thank you.

Today we pause.

Here's the thing that surprised everyone last week.Friday's jobs report came in strong: 165,000 jobs added in October ag...
11/09/2026

Here's the thing that surprised everyone last week.

Friday's jobs report came in strong: 165,000 jobs added in October against expectations of about 65,000, and unemployment ticked down to 4.1% (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Strong hiring usually pushes mortgage rates up. This time they held, and finished the week at their lowest point since late September.

Where things landed (national averages, Mortgage News Daily, 11/06):
• 30-yr fixed: 7.17%, down 0.10 for the week
• 15-yr fixed: 6.83%, down 0.09
• FHA: 6.82%, down 0.08
• VA: 6.84%, down 0.07
• Jumbo: 7.38%, down 0.17

Two weeks of improvement is real, and it's worth knowing about. It's also still a full point above where rates were a year ago, and the next inflation report lands Tuesday. We're not going to guess which way that goes. Nobody honest can.

What we'd do with this week: if you've been waiting to find out where you stand, this is a decent week to ask. A Pre-Qualification costs nothing and locks you into nothing.

Message us at https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/lisa-olgin and we'll run your numbers at today's rates.

The market gets quiet in November. That's not a bad thing if you're buying.New listings are down 1.5% from a year ago (R...
11/07/2026

The market gets quiet in November. That's not a bad thing if you're buying.

New listings are down 1.5% from a year ago (Realtor.com), and a lot of would-be buyers have pressed pause until spring. The homes that are listed right now usually belong to sellers who need to move.

What that can mean for you:
• Less competition on the homes you like
• More room to negotiate on price and repairs
• Sellers who respond to a clean, Pre-Qualified offer

The quiet doesn't last. Buyer traffic picks up again after the holidays.

Visit https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/lisa-olgin if you want to know what you'd qualify for before the crowd comes back.

Loan officer confession, part one.We have reread a bank statement four times looking for page 3 of 3. We know it says "t...
11/06/2026

Loan officer confession, part one.

We have reread a bank statement four times looking for page 3 of 3. We know it says "this page intentionally left blank." Underwriting still needs it. So we look again, and then we send the email that starts with "so sorry, one more thing."

This is the part of the job nobody sees: the rereading, the double-checking, the one more document. We do it because a clean file closes on time, and closing on time is the whole point.

If you've ever wondered what your loan officer is doing all day, it's this. Happily.

Thinking of buying soon? Message us and we'll tell you what to have ready so page 3 never goes missing.
https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/lisa-olgin

We're not going to pretend this is an easy month to buy a house. It isn't.Rates are higher than they were a year ago. Fe...
11/05/2026

We're not going to pretend this is an easy month to buy a house. It isn't.

Rates are higher than they were a year ago. Fewer people are applying. A lot of folks who'd like to move are staying put because the loan they have is cheaper than the loan they'd get. We see it every day, and you probably feel it.

So here's what we're actually saying to people who call us right now:

1. Rates are where they are, and they may stay in this range for a while. Nobody knows the next move, including the people who sound sure.

2. The payment matters more than the rate. A rate is a headline. A payment is your life for the next few years. We'd rather talk about that.

3. If you're not buying yet, use this stretch. Pull your credit, clean up what you can, save what you can, and get Pre-Qualified so there are no surprises later. The quiet months are when the prep happens.

4. If you are buying, you have something buyers haven't had in years: room. Fewer offers, more time to think, sellers who need to sell.

No pitch. We'll be here when the numbers make sense for you, and we'll tell you honestly if they don't yet.

If you want to know where you stand today, visit https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/lisa-olgin

Rates ended last week at their lowest point since late September.Where things landed (national averages, Mortgage News D...
11/02/2026

Rates ended last week at their lowest point since late September.

Where things landed (national averages, Mortgage News Daily, 10/30):
• 30-yr fixed: 7.27%, down 0.06 for the week
• 15-yr fixed: 6.92%, down 0.06
• FHA: 6.90%, down 0.08
• VA: 6.91%, down 0.08
• Jumbo: 7.55%, down 0.05

On the housing side, new listings are down 1.5% from a year ago (Realtor.com) and single-family completions are down about 11% this year. Fewer homes coming to market means pricing and prep matter more than ever if you're selling, and a quick move matters if you're buying.

Rates change daily. The best way to know what today's number means for your budget is to get Pre-Qualified.

DM us UPDATE and we'll walk you through it.

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻Wishing you a night full of treats, safe trick-or-treating and the best candy on the block.From our t...
10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

Wishing you a night full of treats, safe trick-or-treating and the best candy on the block.

From our team to your home, have a spooky, sweet one.

Breaking up with your landlord this spooky season? 👻Every rent check builds someone else's equity. When you own, those m...
10/30/2026

Breaking up with your landlord this spooky season? 👻

Every rent check builds someone else's equity. When you own, those monthly payments start working for you.

Not sure where to start? Getting Pre-Qualified shows you what you could afford, so you can house-hunt with confidence.

Comment BOO and visit https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/lisa-olgin to plan your next step.

Trick or treat? When you're buying a home, you want the treats. 🎃Tricks to skip:• Surprise costs at closing• Shopping be...
10/29/2026

Trick or treat? When you're buying a home, you want the treats. 🎃

Tricks to skip:
• Surprise costs at closing
• Shopping before you know your price range
• Opening new credit before you close

Treats to grab:
• Knowing your costs upfront
• Getting Pre-Qualified first
• Keeping your credit steady until the keys are yours

Comment TREAT and we'll help you skip the tricks.
https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/lisa-olgin

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