NEW YORK, September 19, 2025 — 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.