7 Smart Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Mortgage Lender
Buying a home is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Beyond finding the right house, you need the right partner to guide you through the mortgage process. The lender…
What is a conventional mortgage loan?
Many new homebuyers wonder what a conventional mortgage loan is. Put simply, a conventional mortgage is a type of home loan that isn’t backed by a government program such as…
Turning Housing Market Shifts into Opportunities with NEO Home Loans Powered by Better
The housing market shifts we are experiencing today are some of the most significant in years. According to the Bank of America Institute, new home supply has reached its highest…
Daryn Fillis and Erik Gascho Join NEO: A New Chapter of Transparency and Partnership
We are proud to announce that brokers Daryn Fillis and Erik Gascho have joined NEO Home Loans powered by Better. After years of success in the broker channel, they chose…
HousingWire Highlights NEO’s New Branch Leaders
Daryn Fillis and Erik Gascho have been with NEO since earlier this year, and their recognition in HousingWire highlights the reasons they made the move after years in the broker…
Mortgage Rates Just Dropped, Here’s What It Means for Homebuyers and Homeowners
The mortgage market just got a boost. Slower job growth, rising unemployment, and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut have pushed rates lower. If you have been waiting for…
Chad Smith to Share Mortgage Tech Insights at San Diego Conference
We’re excited to share that Chad Smith, President & COO of Better, will be speaking at National Mortgage News: Insights + Innovation to Power the Mortgage Industry. September 16–17, 2025Loews…
The Loan Officer’s Job Is Gone but the Mortgage Advisor’s Job Is Here to Stay
For decades, loan officers thrived by guiding clients only after they’d already decided to buy or refinance. But in today’s market, that reactive role is obsolete. Technology can now handle…
How NEO Home Loans Powered by Better Is Helping Families Rebuild Financial Freedom Through HELOCs and HELoans
For many families, high-interest debt, rising expenses, or unexpected costs can feel overwhelming. Yet sitting inside their home is often the key to relief: their equity. When homeowners choose to…
The 2-Day HELOC Bridge Loan That Made Homeownership Possible
The Challenge In today’s tight real estate market, many homeowners face a common dilemma: how to buy a new home before selling their current one. Traditional bridge loans offer a…
