The Dray Team

The Dray Team 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 Loa

ns 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. A TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE AT 1-877-276-5550. 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.

Great clients. Great partners. Great month. I couldn’t ask for much more.
09/04/2026

Great clients. Great partners. Great month. I couldn’t ask for much more.

There are more homes on the market right now than at any point since 2019.That is the part of this market nobody was tal...
08/31/2026

There are more homes on the market right now than at any point since 2019.

That is the part of this market nobody was talking about a year ago. Active inventory has climbed to about 1.14 million homes, the median asking price has eased to roughly $420,000, and homes are still selling slightly faster than they were last year. Sellers who price realistically are finding buyers. Sellers who don't are sitting.

Affordability moved the right way too. The median mortgage payment fell in July to around $2,175, and fewer homeowners fell behind on payments.

The catch is rates. They pushed higher again at the end of last week, and that pressure is keeping a lot of would-be buyers on the sidelines — which is exactly why the buyers who are out there have room to negotiate that they didn't have two years ago.

More choices. Less competition. That combination doesn't last forever.

Friday brings the August jobs report, which tends to move rates more than almost anything else on the calendar. Expect movement.

Comment UPDATE for a weekly market recap.

Get Pre-Qualified at https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/jeffery-dray

08/25/2026

Attention, Loan Officers! 🚨

It never hurts to have a conversation and see what other lenders have to offer.

At GFS Home Loans, we take care of our loan officers. We offer great programs, strong support, and the ability to close loans fast.

And we want our loan officers to WIN! 🏆 We make it easier to work toward qualifying for our President’s Club and annual awards trip because we want to see as many of our people succeed as possible.

If you’re a loan officer who’s ready for better support, better opportunities, and a company that wants to see you succeed, let’s talk.

📲 Call or message me today to learn more about GFS Home Loans.

Nobody talks about what actually happens when rates come down.Every buyer who has been sitting on the sidelines gets the...
08/21/2026

Nobody talks about what actually happens when rates come down.

Every buyer who has been sitting on the sidelines gets the same signal at the same time. They all come back at once. And the thing that was in short supply the whole time, houses doesn't suddenly multiply to match.

More buyers competing for the same inventory tends to move prices up. Which means the savings people were waiting for often gets handed right back at the offer table.

That's not an argument for rushing. It's an argument for being ready:

✔️ Know your comfortable payment before the market gets loud
✔️ Have your documents together, not scattered
✔️ Understand what you'd need at closing
✔️ Be Pre-Qualified so you can move on a Thursday, not a month later

Waiting isn't the mistake. Waiting unprepared is.

Comment READY and I'll walk you through where you'd stand.

Get Pre-Qualified at https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/jeffery-dray

08/20/2026

Loan officers — now is the time to make a move! 🚀

If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, GFS Home Loans is the place to be.

🔥 Competitive platform
🔥 Strong support
🔥 Tools to help you close more loans
🔥 A team that wants you to WIN

Stop settling. Make the move. Join GFS Home Loans today!

The saved folder is full. The tours never happened.It's almost never because the homes were wrong. It's because there wa...
08/19/2026

The saved folder is full. The tours never happened.

It's almost never because the homes were wrong. It's because there was no number attached so every listing felt like a maybe instead of a yes or a no.

Knowing your range changes how you look at a house:

✔️ You stop touring homes that were never going to work
✔️ You recognize the right one faster
✔️ You can make an offer without a two-week scramble
✔️ You stop guessing what your payment would actually be

A saved listing is a wish. A number is a plan.

Comment SAVED and I'll walk you through what your range could look like.

Get Pre-Qualified at https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/jeffery-dray

Rates spent most of the summer moving the wrong direction. Last week they moved the right one.By Thursday, mortgage rate...
08/17/2026

Rates spent most of the summer moving the wrong direction. Last week they moved the right one.

By Thursday, mortgage rates had reached their lowest level in about a month. The driver was inflation data at the wholesale level coming in softer than expected — the kind of report that doesn't make headlines but does move rates.

The 30-year fixed averaged around 6.71% to close the week, down slightly week over week.

Here's the part worth paying attention to: this window opened on a Thursday and had mostly closed by Friday afternoon. That's how fast these things move now.

The people who benefit from a week like this aren't the ones who start looking after they see the headline. They're the ones who already had their numbers ready and could act on a Thursday.

The Fed releases its meeting minutes Wednesday, so expect more movement this week.

Comment UPDATE for a weekly market recap.

Get Pre-Qualified at https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/jeffery-dray

The supply lists are done. The schedules are set. Somehow it all gets figured out by the second week.Families are good a...
08/12/2026

The supply lists are done. The schedules are set. Somehow it all gets figured out by the second week.

Families are good at planning when the deadline is real. The home stuff tends to sit in the "we'll get to it" pile — not because it doesn't matter, but because nothing forces the date.

Fall usually changes that. Inventory shifts, families who waited out the summer start moving, and the ones who did their homework early are ready when something good shows up.

✔️ What a comfortable monthly payment actually looks like for you
✔️ Whether your current loan still fits the life you're living
✔️ What you'd need in hand before making an offer
✔️ Which timeline makes sense — this fall, or next spring

You already know how to plan. This is just one more thing on the list.

💬 Comment FALL and I'll walk you through it.
🔗 Get Pre-Qualified at https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/jeffery-dray

The best wins are the ones shared with great clients, partners, and teammates.
08/06/2026

The best wins are the ones shared with great clients, partners, and teammates.

Somewhere between the pool days and the school-supply aisle, summer quietly slips into fall. If "buy a home this year" w...
08/01/2026

Somewhere between the pool days and the school-supply aisle, summer quietly slips into fall.

If "buy a home this year" was on your list back in June, here's your gentle nudge: there's still time. The spring rush has cooled, sellers are pricing realistically, and the buyers who move this fall are the ones getting ready right now.

You don't need the perfect moment. You need a first step. Let's figure out what's possible before the year turns.
🔗 https://www.gfshomeloans.com/loan-officer/jeffery-dray

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