Loan Originator Assistant, NEO Home Loans Better.com - New Jersey, US

Loan Originator Assistant, NEO Home Loans

New Jersey, US

Founded in 2016, Better is a digital-first home ownership company whose services include mortgage, real estate, title, and homeowners insurance.

Why Better. Why Now.

Better is rebuilding home finance as an AI-native platform—turning a process that once took weeks into something that can happen in seconds.

With over $110B in loans funded and $1.2B+ raised, we operate at real scale while rethinking how home ownership works from the ground up.

The category hasn't caught up yet. That's the opportunity.

About NEO Home Loans

At NEO Home Loans, powered by Better Mortgage Corporation, our mission is clear: redefine your financial journey. We strive to unlock people's full financial potential, providing clarity throughout every step of the loan process. By making lending approachable, we bring transparency and consistency to the financial world, guiding individuals towards decisions that serve their best interests. Our team comprises passionate, talented, and hardworking individuals dedicated to achieving excellence.

Join our team and be part of a dynamic company that values innovation, fosters personal growth, and prioritizes a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare loan scenarios and financial analyses to support client consultations. This includes reviewing borrower information, evaluating loan options, and preparing financial comparisons that help the Mortgage Advisor guide clients through purchase or refinance strategies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for borrowers and real estate agents during the home search phase. Provide timely updates, answer questions, issue updated pre-approval letters, and help ensure all parties remain informed and aligned throughout the transaction.
• Assist borrowers and agents when offers are submitted by preparing updated loan analyses, coordinating contract meetings, and ensuring the Mortgage Advisor has the necessary information to support contract discussions and strategy.
• Help manage the active loan pipeline by monitoring file progress, coordinating with Credit Analysts, Loan Specialists, and operations teams, and ensuring transactions continue moving toward closing.
• Execute loan locks within approved parameters and coordinate lock extensions when necessary, ensuring accurate communication with internal teams and timely updates for clients.
• Monitor the pipeline for refinance opportunities and coordinate refinance consultations with the Mortgage Advisor when appropriate.

Non-Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Adopts NEOs values in work behavior, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions.
• Promotes interdepartmental communication and culture.
• Lead, develop and motivate the team across all locations and operational functions.
• Continued focus to ensure all families (Internal and External) are receiving the best possible service.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong mortgage knowledge and the ability to review and structure loan scenarios
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build confidence with borrowers and real estate agents
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple loan files and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify and address issues in loan files
• Comfortable collaborating with borrowers, real estate agents, and internal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Self-motivated with a high level of accountability and attention to detail
• Experience working with CRM systems, loan origination software, and mortgage documentation processes
• Mortgage industry experience required
• NMLS licensing preferred or willingness to obtain licensing encouraged

Company Benefits

We're proud to support our employees and their families with a benefits package designed to care for their health, well-being, and everyday life. All full-time and benefit-eligible part-time employees can enjoy the following benefits:

• Day One Coverage – Your benefits begin on your first day, so you're supported from the start
• Nationwide Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans…