Get in Touch With Greg - The Right Way to Start, Whatever Your Situation.
Every conversation with Greg starts the same way: a direct, personal exchange with someone who has reviewed your situation, not a call center intake or an automated workflow. Whether you are buying a home, refinancing, exploring a partnership, or referring a client - Greg is reachable, responsive, and ready to talk.
Phone
(636) 256-5710
greg@hfmloans.com
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT | Saturday & Sunday by appointment
NMLS #230559 | Homestead Financial Mortgage
What Kind of Conversation Are You Looking For?
Greg is directly reachable by phone, email, or form - but the fastest path to the right conversation depends on your situation. Here is a quick reference to help you find it.
| If You Are... | The Right Starting Point | Go To |
|---|---|---|
| A homebuyer or homeowner with a mortgage question | A free 15-minute mortgage strategy call - no application, no credit pull, no commitment. | Schedule a Call → |
| A real estate agent, HR team, financial planner, or divorce attorney | A partner call to discuss how Greg supports your clients or employees. | Partner With Greg → |
| Referring a client or colleague to Greg | The Refer a Client page - submit a referral quickly with the relevant details. | Refer a Client → |
| Ready to formally apply for a mortgage | The Apply Now page - Greg's secure application portal. | Apply Now → |
| A member of the media, a business inquirer, or anyone else | The general contact form below - Greg responds to every inquiry personally. | Contact Form → |
If You Are...
A homebuyer or homeowner with a mortgage question
A free 15-minute mortgage strategy call - no application, no credit pull, no commitment.
If You Are...
A real estate agent, HR team, financial planner, or divorce attorney
A partner call to discuss how Greg supports your clients or employees.
If You Are...
Referring a client or colleague to Greg
The Refer a Client page - submit a referral quickly with the relevant details.
If You Are...
Ready to formally apply for a mortgage
The Apply Now page - Greg's secure application portal.
If You Are...
A member of the media, a business inquirer, or anyone else
The general contact form below - Greg responds to every inquiry personally.
Not sure which path fits? Use the contact form below or call Greg directly at (636) 256-5710. He personally responds to every inquiry and will direct you from there.
Who You're Reaching When You Contact Greg.
Greg Aftayev is a licensed mortgage banker and producing mortgage strategist at Homestead Financial Mortgage - which means he is actively originating loans, not managing a team that handles inquiries on his behalf. When you call, email, or submit a form, you hear back directly from Greg.
He has more than 28 years of mortgage experience across every buyer type, income structure, and life situation. His first conversation with any new client or partner is a listening conversation - he asks about your situation, explains what the options look like, and tells you honestly what makes sense and what doesn't.
No obligation. No pressure. No transfer to a junior associate.
- Greg Aftayev - NMLS #230559
- Homestead Financial Mortgage - NMLS #222524
- 28+ Years Mortgage Experience
- BBB A+ Rated Parent Firm
- In-House Processing & Underwriting
- Equal Housing Lender
How to Reach Greg - Every Way to Connect.
Call Greg
Available Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CT. Saturday and Sunday by appointment. Calls outside these hours go to voicemail - Greg returns all voicemails the same day or first thing the following business morning.
For urgent matters during an active transaction: call directly. Greg prioritizes calls from clients and agent partners with time-sensitive needs.
Email Greg
Greg responds to email within one business day. For document sharing, follow-up to a prior conversation, or non-urgent inquiries, email is efficient and reliable.
Please do not send sensitive financial information (account numbers, Social Security Numbers) via email. Greg will provide a secure upload link when documents are needed.
Schedule a Mortgage Strategy Call
Greg's calendar is available online. Select a time that works, provide a brief note about your situation, and Greg will be prepared for the conversation. No prior preparation needed on your side.
Strategy calls are 15 minutes. They are free, no-obligation, and no credit pull is involved.
Office Location
Licensed in MO, IL, and IN | NMLS #230559 | Equal Housing Lender
Response Time Reference
| Contact Method | Typical Response | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Phone - (636) 256-5710 | Live during business hours. Voicemail returned same day or next business morning. | Urgent questions, active transaction issues, or anyone who prefers talking first. |
| Email - greg@hfmloans.com | Within one business day. | Non-urgent questions, document sharing, or follow-up to a prior conversation. |
| Scheduling Link (strategy call) | Confirmation immediate. Call at the chosen time. | Structured conversations about a specific mortgage situation - buying, refinancing, relocation, etc. |
| Contact Form (this page) | Within one business day. | General inquiries, partnership questions, or anyone who is not sure which path fits. |
Live during business hours. Voicemail returned same day or next business morning.
Urgent questions, active transaction issues, or anyone who prefers talking first.
Within one business day.
Non-urgent questions, document sharing, or follow-up to a prior conversation.
Confirmation immediate. Call at the chosen time.
Structured conversations about a specific mortgage situation - buying, refinancing, relocation, etc.
Within one business day.
General inquiries, partnership questions, or anyone who is not sure which path fits.
Send Greg a Message.
Use this form for any question, introduction, or inquiry that doesn't fit the scheduling or referral flow. Greg reads every submission personally and responds within one business day.
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What Happens After You Reach Out.
Step 1 - Greg Gets Back to You Personally
Every form submission, voicemail, and email goes directly to Greg. There is no intake team, no triage process, and no automated response that substitutes for a real reply. Greg responds personally - to every inquiry, within one business day.
Step 2 - A Brief, No-Obligation Conversation
The first response is a conversation - not an application. Greg asks a few questions about your situation, explains what the options look like, and confirms whether a strategy call, a partner call, or another type of engagement makes the most sense.
This conversation has no cost and no obligation attached to it. Greg's goal is to understand your situation before recommending a next step.
Step 3 - A Clear Path Forward
After the first exchange, Greg provides a specific, actionable next step - a scheduled strategy call, a referral to a relevant resource, a document checklist to begin the pre-approval process, or confirmation that the timing is not right and what would need to change. You will not be left with vague follow-ups.
Step 4 - Ongoing Communication That Matches Your Situation
For buyers and clients who move forward with Greg, communication is proactive throughout the process. For partners and referral sources, Greg communicates at the level and frequency they have indicated they want. For everyone else, Greg follows up when he said he would - and does not pursue contacts who have indicated they are not ready.
What Greg Does Not Do
- He does not transfer you to a team member without introduction
- He does not follow up repeatedly with sales pressure after a first conversation
- He does not pull credit or submit applications without your explicit consent
- He does not share your contact information with third parties
Looking for Something More Specific?
Book a Free Mortgage Strategy Call
For homebuyers, homeowners, and anyone with a mortgage question. Select a time on Greg's calendar, provide brief context, and Greg arrives prepared for the conversation. 15 minutes. Free. No credit pull.
Schedule a Consultation →Send a Client or Colleague to Greg
For real estate agents, attorneys, financial planners, HR teams, or anyone introducing a buyer, homeowner, or professional contact to Greg. Submit the referral details and Greg will reach out promptly.
Refer a Client →Begin a Formal Mortgage Application
For clients who are ready to formally apply for a mortgage. Greg's secure application portal connects to Homestead Financial Mortgage's processing system. Greg reviews every application personally before it advances.
Apply Now →