Jacob "Jay" Arbizu
Real Estate Broker, Mentor & Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS# 2175024 | TX Broker# 516592 | Serving San Antonio, TX
Jacob "Jay" Arbizu is a San Antonio native, US Air Force veteran, and dual-licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Loan Originator with over 20 years of experience helping buyers — especially military families, veterans, and retirees — navigate the home buying and financing process with clarity and confidence.
"Your One Stop Shop for Homes and Home Loans. — When you work with me, we're going to become friends. A friend on the inside who's looking out for you and your best interest."
MEET JACOB "JAY" ARBIZU
Jay was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas — a city where his family has put down deep roots across generations. Following in their footsteps, Jay served in the United States Air Force before launching a career that has now spanned over 20 years in real estate and 5 years in mortgage lending.
As a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker and Mentor — and a dual-licensed Mortgage Loan Originator — Jay brings a depth of credentials that few professionals in the San Antonio market can match. His broker license means he doesn't just close deals; he trains the agents who do.
Family is at the heart of Jay's life. His partner Alyse and many extended family members live in San Antonio. Outside of work, Jay still helps coach the San Antonio Rugby Club — a community institution founded in 1971, older than even the Spurs. Rugby and family are the two threads that run through his life when he's not closing homes.
Jay added his mortgage license to give his clients exactly what they wanted: a true one-stop shop for homes and home loans. By handling both the real estate and the financing personally, he simplifies the process and brings real convenience to every transaction — especially for the military families he loves serving.
What truly sets Jay apart is his commitment to relationships that last. While 90% of agents close a deal and move on, never to be heard from again, Jay does the opposite — once you work with him, he stays in touch with valuable information for years, even decades, after the sale. That's why so much of his business comes from repeat clients and referrals.
Having served in the military himself, Jay is uniquely qualified to help fellow service members, veterans, and military retirees. Whether you're making your first PCS to San Antonio or you're a retiree looking to put down roots and use your VA loan, Jay understands what military families need — and delivers a process that's smooth, stress-free, and built on trust.
ONE STOP. ONE FRIEND.
Jay handles both your real estate transaction and your financing personally — so you get a single trusted point of contact, a friend on the inside, and the convenience of a true one-stop shop from application to closing.
- US Air Force Veteran
- 20+ Years in Real Estate, 5 in Mortgage
- Texas Real Estate Broker & Mentor
- VA Loan Specialist
- Near-Instant Response Time
- Available Nights & Weekends
- Repeat & Referral Business — Built on Trust
THE ARBIZU ADVANTAGE.
USAF Veteran
Jay served in the US Air Force. He understands military life, PCS moves, and the VA loan process from personal experience — not just paperwork.
San Antonio Native
Born and raised in San Antonio with deep family roots across generations. Jay knows the neighborhoods, the schools, the people, and the market.
Relationships That Last
90% of agents close a deal and disappear. Jay stays in touch with valuable info for years — even decades — after the sale.
True One Stop Shop
Real Estate Broker + Mortgage Loan Originator under one roof. Less hand-offs, less stress, more convenience.
WHO I SERVE
Jay's ideal clients are military service members making their first PCS to San Antonio, as well as veterans and military retirees looking to put down roots in the city and use their VA loans to buy a home. With his own military background and 20+ years of San Antonio real estate experience, he's uniquely positioned to serve those who served.
LOCAL HEROES PROGRAM
🎖️ Built for the People Who Strengthen San Antonio
Jay's LOCAL Heroes program is his way of giving back to the people who keep our city strong. If you work in a service career that makes San Antonio the community it is, Jay is honored to serve you back with the same care, expertise, and one-stop convenience he brings to every client.
LOAN PRODUCTS OFFERED
VA
$0 down financing for veterans, active military, and eligible spouses — Jay's #1 specialty and personal area of expertise as a fellow veteran.
FHA
Lower down payment options ideal for first-time buyers and families stepping into homeownership.
Refinance
Rate & term and cash-out refinance options — lower your rate, shorten your term, or access your equity.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
Discovery
Define goals and moving timeline
Pre-Approval
Verify your buying power quickly
Home Search
Shopping confidently with financing aligned
Underwriting
Streamlined processing via Direct Rate
Closing
Stress-free completion and your keys
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
"I have known Alyse and Jay for over 20 years. My wife and I have purchased a home with them and also refinanced our home through them. They are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and an absolute pleasure to work with."
Rey S. — Repeat Client
"Jay and Alyse are the best! They are so knowledgeable and were ready to answer any questions I had throughout the process of buying my home. Because Jay is a veteran, he understands the challenges of a military move and they rise to the challenge while making sure we got the lowest rate possible. They are a wonderful team, making my experience stress-free."
Serene A. — VA Purchase
"Alyse and Jay were absolutely wonderful in helping find my home in the area I wanted! Jay and his team helped me to find the best loan for me! Alyse and Jay kept in constant contact with me throughout the process making everything seamless and completely stress free!!!"
Sheri D. — VA Purchase
REQUEST CONSULTATION
(210) 364-1462
Jacob.Arbizu@DirectRateUSA.com
DirectRate, LLC | NMLS# 2175024 | TX Broker# 516592
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