Better Adds $43.7 Million in Volume Across Two Purchase-Focused Teams in California and the Mid-Atlantic Through NEO Home Loans Channel
Key Highlights
- ➤Two mortgage teams add $43.7 million in combined volume through Better’s NEO Home Loans channel
- ➤Daniel Estrada Team contributed $23.7 million past-12-month volume, with 77% from purchase loans
- ➤Team Neilsen funded $20 million during 2025, with approximately 90% purchase business
- ➤Estrada and Neilsen expand Better’s local advisor reach across California and the Mid-Atlantic
Expert Statements
Vishal Garg, Founder and Head of Product and Innovation at Better
“Families in Bakersfield and Northern Virginia are already starting their home search on Better. What gets them to the closing table is a local advisor who knows the agents, the builders and the neighborhood”
Vishal Garg, Founder and Head of Product and Innovation at Better
“Daniel and Jeff have spent more than two decades earning that trust. NEO pairs them with Tinman and the demand we generate online, so they spend less time on paperwork and more time with clients.”
Daniel Estrada, Mortgage advisor and leader of the Daniel Estrada Team
“Joining NEO Home Loans was about taking the next step in how I serve my clients and community”
Daniel Estrada, Mortgage advisor and leader of the Daniel Estrada Team
“Their technology and support give me the opportunity to grow as a true mortgage advisor, helping families make informed decisions about homeownership and staying connected long after closing.”
Jeffrey Neilsen, Originating branch manager and leader of Team Neilsen
“After 23 years in the mortgage industry, I've worked to build a business focused not just on helping clients secure a mortgage, but on helping them build long-term wealth through homeownership”
Jeffrey Neilsen, Originating branch manager and leader of Team Neilsen
“The challenge was finding the technology, systems, and support to deliver that at scale. NEO gives us the opportunity to deepen relationships, create lasting value for our clients, and be part of a company that's redefining what mortgage advice should look like.”
Ryan Grant, President of NEO Home Loans
“Thousands of consumers come to Better online to explore their mortgage options. Connecting them with exceptional local Mortgage Advisors takes the right people in the right markets, and a real investment in their success”
Ryan Grant, President of NEO Home Loans
“The Estrada Team and Team Neilsen bring the expertise, community relationships, and commitment to clients we look for in a partner. They're exactly the teams we want to help grow in California and the Mid-Atlantic.”
Better Adds $43.7 Million in Volume Across Two Purchase-Focused Teams in California and the Mid-Atlantic Through NEO Home Loans Channel
The Daniel Estrada Team and Team Neilsen have more than 45 years of combined experience. Their businesses are 77% and 90% purchase, and they join Better's network of local mortgage advisors.
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