Homestead Financial Mortgage
Meet Our Team2026-02-19T22:47:38+00:00

Meet Our Team

Leading the Way

Meet the leadership team driving innovation, integrity, and a people-first approach at Homestead Financial Mortgage. With decades of combined experience, their vision and values shape everything we do—ensuring our clients, partners, and team members are always set up for success.

Ownership

Jayson Hardie

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Greg Aftayev

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Andros Ioakimides

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Leadership

Departments & Services

What would it feel like to love your work life? It’s possible with Homestead Financial Mortgage. If you want to be part of a successful company that values its employees, join us. You can see by our 4.9-star company rating on Glassdoor that Homestead is more than a company — we’re a family of professionals who care about helping people achieve the dream of homeownership.

Loan Origination

Loan Origination at Homestead Financial Mortgage is built on stability, transparency, and support. Our Loan Advisors are backed by strong operational teams, trusted internal partners, and direct access to management and ownership. This alignment creates an environment where communication is encouraged, challenges are solved collaboratively, and our loan team can focus on relationships, strategy, and building a sustainable business. It’s a model that works — reflected in our average Loan Advisor tenure of 8+ years.

Operations

This team is a true operational backbone, structured so that loan officers can focus on what they do best: originating loans and building referral relationships.

We’ve developed a strong, streamlined operations system to support fast, efficient closings. And by underwriting and funding our loans in-house, we control as much of the transaction as possible, removing uncertainty and delays.

Client Services

Our Client Services Department is a high-performing, human-driven engagement engine. Through personal calls, texts, and email campaigns, this team has played a key role in significantly increasing repeat business and referrals, helping many loan officers achieve record-setting growth year after year.

Marketing

We’ve assembled a team of the most talented and trustworthy creative professionals in the business. Originally brought in-house to better serve our loan advisors and referral agents, our Marketing Department has consistently developed strategies that elevate Homestead’s brand and connect meaningfully with our online and local communities.

IT & Cybersecurity

Homestead’s technology advancements wouldn’t exist without our IT department. They’ve been the driving force behind researching, implementing, and maintaining every major system we rely on—from our CRM and mobile app to our video platforms and survey tools.

Beyond keeping our technology running smoothly, they also safeguard our cybersecurity, protecting client data and ensuring every transaction is secure.

Accounting & Admin

Our Accounting and Admin teams play a critical role in keeping our entire operation running smoothly. Their work ensures we maintain financial stability, meet regulatory requirements, and operate with complete transparency. By safeguarding our financial processes and maintaining strict accounting standards, they give our employees, clients, and partners the confidence that every transaction is handled with integrity.

Think Homestead is the right fit for you? Contact our team today!

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What is the company culture like at Homestead?2025-12-22T21:49:13+00:00

At Homestead, our culture is rooted in professionalism, dedication, and a light-hearted, welcoming atmosphere. We believe in Making Lives Better, One Home at a Time—not just for our clients, but for our employees as well. Our mission drives us to create meaningful, lasting relationships, ensuring both our customers and our team members feel valued and supported. We take pride in helping families achieve homeownership, and that commitment extends to fostering a positive, rewarding workplace where our employees can grow and thrive.

How fast can Homestead close a home loan?2025-12-18T18:23:07+00:00

Most purchase loans typically close within 30 days. In some cases, we can close even faster (14 business days) through our FastTrack program, depending on the borrower, the availability of documents, and the property. Because we control the process from start to finish, we can move quickly when timing matters. Refinances typically take 3-4 weeks to finalize.

What loan programs does Homestead offer?2025-12-18T17:44:53+00:00

We offer Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo, and renovation loans, as well as refinance options. If you’re not sure which loan fits your situation, our loan officers will walk you through your options.

How long has Homestead been in business?2025-12-18T17:01:22+00:00

Homestead Financial Mortgage was established in January 1998.

Is Homestead a direct mortgage lender or a broker?2025-12-18T17:02:13+00:00

Homestead Financial Mortgage is a direct lender, which means we fund our own loans.

What does it mean to be an in-house lender?2025-12-18T17:22:52+00:00

As an in-house lender, Homestead has full control of the entire lending process from application to closing, including underwriting, processing, funding, and technology.

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