Brokers Daryn Fillis and Erik Gascho Join NEO Home Loans powered by Better, Unlocking Transparency, Control, and Partnership

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09/18/2025 - 09:00 AM

Fillis and Gascho make the move to NEO, finding the freedom and support that surpasses traditional broker models.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NEO Home Loans powered by Better, a mortgage lender combining elite loan advisors with industry-leading technology to redefine the home financing experience, proudly announces that brokers Daryn Fillis and Erik Gascho have joined the company.

After years of building successful businesses within the broker channel, Fillis and Gascho sought a model that delivered the true transparency, control, and partnership they had been promised but rarely experienced. Their move to NEO Home Loans powered by Better reflects a shift in the broker landscape, where savvy originators are seeking more than just lender options, they are seeking platforms that prioritize their long-term growth.

“In the broker world, we were told we had more control, but in reality, our hands were tied in many ways,” said Fillis. “At NEO, we’ve received transparent pricing, comp structures, and loan options. Plus, we have access to corporate resources and technology without giving up independence. It feels like a real partnership.”

Fillis and Gascho highlighted several reasons for their decision:

True pricing and compensation transparency to better serve clients
Expanded loan options, including Non-QM and specialty products, while maintaining access to top wholesale partners
Operational control paired with top technology and full resource support
A collaborative partnership model, where success is shared

Gascho emphasized the practical impact of NEO’s transparency. “In a traditional broker setup, if a client was short $500 at closing, you could not adjust your comp to help them without major compliance challenges. At NEO, I can do what is right for the client without those barriers. The model here truly supports both the client and the advisor.”

Both brokers pointed out that the NEO Home Loans powered by Better model delivers what the broker channel advocates often promise but cannot always deliver; greater control, true operational freedom, and meaningful business support.

“We are excited to welcome Daryn and Erik to NEO,” said Ryan Grant, President of NEO Home Loans powered by Better. “They represent the future of mortgage advising: entrepreneurial, client-focused, and driven to grow. At NEO, we believe advisors should have both the independence to build their businesses and the resources to scale them, without compromise.”

Fillis and Gascho will continue to expand NEO’s footprint by helping more brokers and advisors discover a better way to grow and serve clients.

For top-producing loan officers seeking more than just a new company, NEO Home Loans powered by Better offers a future-ready platform built to scale your impact, streamline your operations, and align your business with purpose-driven growth. Find out more at NEOHomeLoans.com/Join-Us.

About NEO Home Loans powered by Better
NEO Home Loans powered by Better is a tech-forward mortgage company committed to reshaping the lending experience through education, transparency, and personalized strategy. NEO blends cutting-edge technology with expert human guidance to help clients make smarter financial decisions. With a national footprint and a local advisor model, NEO empowers mortgage professionals to scale their businesses with greater autonomy, efficiency, and impact. NEO powered by Better is setting a new standard in lending. Learn more at neohomeloans.com.

About Better.com
Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR; BETRW) is the first AI-Native mortgage lender and first fintech to fund more than $100 billion in home finance loan volume. Since 2016, Better has leveraged its industry-leading AI platform, Tinman®, to achieve a singular mission of making homeownership cheaper, faster, and easier for Americans. Tinman® allows customers to see their rate options in seconds, get pre-approved in minutes, lock in rates, and close their loan in as little as three weeks. In addition, Betsy™, the first voice-based AI loan assistant built exclusively for the mortgage industry, revolutionizes the homebuying journey by delivering timely application status updates to consumers, answering questions, and moving their loan application along 24/7/365. Better's mortgage offerings include GSE-conforming mortgage loans, FHA and VA loans, and jumbo mortgage loans. In January 2023, Better launched "One Day Mortgage," allowing eligible customers to go from click to Commitment Letter within 24 hours. Better won the 2025 Fintech Breakthrough Awards for Digital Mortgage Innovation, the 2025 Banking Tech Award for Digital Mortgage Innovation, and was named Best Online Mortgage Lender by Forbes and Best Mortgage Lender for Affordability by WSJ in 2023, ranked #1 on LinkedIn's Top Startups List for 2021 and 2020, #1 on Fortune's Best Small and Medium Workplaces in New York, #15 on CNBC's Disruptor 50 2020 list, and was listed on Forbes FinTech 50 for 2020. Better serves customers in all 50 US states and the United Kingdom.

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