diff --git a/.Jules/changelog.md b/.Jules/changelog.md
index 11fc864..29d0dbd 100644
--- a/.Jules/changelog.md
+++ b/.Jules/changelog.md
@@ -7,6 +7,13 @@
 ## [Unreleased]
 
 ### Added
+- **Mobile Skeleton Loading:** Implemented a reusable skeleton loading system for the mobile app.
+  - **Features:**
+    - Created `Skeleton` component with pulsing animation using `Animated` and `useTheme`.
+    - Created `GroupListSkeleton` component mimicking the layout of group cards.
+    - Integrated skeleton loading into `HomeScreen`, replacing the generic spinner.
+  - **Technical:** Created `mobile/components/ui/Skeleton.js` and `mobile/components/skeletons/GroupListSkeleton.js`. Updated `mobile/screens/HomeScreen.js`.
+
 - **Password Strength Meter:** Added a visual password strength indicator to the signup form.
   - **Features:**
     - Real-time strength calculation (Length, Uppercase, Lowercase, Number, Symbol).
diff --git a/.Jules/todo.md b/.Jules/todo.md
index ebb0c7a..0df865a 100644
--- a/.Jules/todo.md
+++ b/.Jules/todo.md
@@ -57,12 +57,12 @@
   - Impact: Native feel, users can easily refresh data
   - Size: ~150 lines
 
-- [ ] **[ux]** Complete skeleton loading for HomeScreen groups
-  - File: `mobile/screens/HomeScreen.js`
+- [x] **[ux]** Complete skeleton loading for HomeScreen groups
+  - Completed: 2026-02-09
+  - Files: `mobile/screens/HomeScreen.js`, `mobile/components/skeletons/GroupListSkeleton.js`, `mobile/components/ui/Skeleton.js`
   - Context: Replace ActivityIndicator with skeleton group cards
-  - Impact: Better loading experience, less jarring
-  - Size: ~40 lines
-  - Added: 2026-01-01
+  - Impact: Professional loading experience that mimics actual content layout
+  - Size: ~60 lines
 
 - [x] **[a11y]** Complete accessibility labels for all screens
   - Completed: 2026-01-29
diff --git a/mobile/components/skeletons/GroupListSkeleton.js b/mobile/components/skeletons/GroupListSkeleton.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..832466a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mobile/components/skeletons/GroupListSkeleton.js
@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { View, StyleSheet } from 'react-native';
+import { Card } from 'react-native-paper';
+import Skeleton from '../ui/Skeleton';
+
+const GroupListSkeleton = () => {
+  // Render 6 skeleton items to fill the screen
+  return (
+    <View
+      style={styles.container}
+      accessible={true}
+      accessibilityRole="progressbar"
+      accessibilityLabel="Loading groups"
+    >
+      {[...Array(6)].map((_, index) => (
+        <Card key={index} style={styles.card}>
+          <View style={styles.header}>
+            {/* Avatar Skeleton */}
+            <Skeleton width={40} height={40} borderRadius={20} />
+
+            {/* Title Skeleton */}
+            <View style={styles.titleContainer}>
+              <Skeleton width={120} height={20} borderRadius={4} />
+            </View>
+          </View>
+
+          <Card.Content>
+            {/* Status Skeleton */}
+            <Skeleton width={200} height={16} borderRadius={4} style={styles.status} />
+          </Card.Content>
+        </Card>
+      ))}
+    </View>
+  );
+};
+
+const styles = StyleSheet.create({
+  container: {
+    padding: 16,
+  },
+  card: {
+    marginBottom: 16,
+  },
+  header: {
+    flexDirection: 'row',
+    alignItems: 'center',
+    padding: 16, // Mimics Card.Title padding
+  },
+  titleContainer: {
+    marginLeft: 16,
+    flex: 1,
+    justifyContent: 'center',
+  },
+  status: {
+    marginTop: 4,
+  }
+});
+
+export default GroupListSkeleton;
diff --git a/mobile/components/ui/Skeleton.js b/mobile/components/ui/Skeleton.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..388f996
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mobile/components/ui/Skeleton.js
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+import React, { useEffect, useRef } from 'react';
+import { Animated } from 'react-native';
+import { useTheme } from 'react-native-paper';
+
+const Skeleton = ({ width, height, borderRadius = 4, style }) => {
+  const theme = useTheme();
+  const opacity = useRef(new Animated.Value(0.5)).current;
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const animation = Animated.loop(
+      Animated.sequence([
+        Animated.timing(opacity, {
+          toValue: 1,
+          duration: 800,
+          useNativeDriver: true,
+        }),
+        Animated.timing(opacity, {
+          toValue: 0.5,
+          duration: 800,
+          useNativeDriver: true,
+        }),
+      ])
+    );
+
+    animation.start();
+
+    return () => animation.stop();
+  }, [opacity]);
+
+  return (
+    <Animated.View
+      style={[
+        {
+          width,
+          height,
+          borderRadius,
+          backgroundColor: theme.colors.surfaceVariant,
+          opacity,
+        },
+        style,
+      ]}
+    />
+  );
+};
+
+export default Skeleton;
diff --git a/mobile/screens/HomeScreen.js b/mobile/screens/HomeScreen.js
index d2f3c38..3cbc2b9 100644
--- a/mobile/screens/HomeScreen.js
+++ b/mobile/screens/HomeScreen.js
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 import { useContext, useEffect, useState } from "react";
 import { Alert, FlatList, RefreshControl, StyleSheet, View } from "react-native";
 import {
-  ActivityIndicator,
   Appbar,
   Avatar,
   Modal,
@@ -13,6 +12,7 @@ import {
 import HapticButton from '../components/ui/HapticButton';
 import HapticCard from '../components/ui/HapticCard';
 import { HapticAppbarAction } from '../components/ui/HapticAppbar';
+import GroupListSkeleton from '../components/skeletons/GroupListSkeleton';
 import * as Haptics from "expo-haptics";
 import { createGroup, getGroups, getOptimizedSettlements } from "../api/groups";
 import { AuthContext } from "../context/AuthContext";
@@ -257,9 +257,7 @@ const HomeScreen = ({ navigation }) => {
       </Appbar.Header>
 
       {isLoading ? (
-        <View style={styles.loaderContainer}>
-          <ActivityIndicator size="large" />
-        </View>
+        <GroupListSkeleton />
       ) : (
         <FlatList
           data={groups}
@@ -289,11 +287,6 @@ const styles = StyleSheet.create({
   container: {
     flex: 1,
   },
-  loaderContainer: {
-    flex: 1,
-    justifyContent: "center",
-    alignItems: "center",
-  },
   list: {
     padding: 16,
   },