About this role
Better is the first AI-native mortgage and home equity finance company, revolutionizing one of the largest financial markets in the world. We make home finance radically more transparent; using AI and proprietary technology to eliminate friction from the mortgage process through our industry-leading AI platform, Tinman®, and the first voice-based AI mortgage assistant, Betsy™. Our mission is simple: make homeownership cheaper, faster and more accessible by transforming how people buy and finance homes.
The facts that speak for themselves:
We’ve funded over $110 billion in loans (more than any other fintech in the US!)
Raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to modernize the $15 trillion mortgage industry
Better’s propriety AI platform makes us an award-winning lender:
Fintech Breakthrough Award 2025: Best Lending Innovation
Yahoo! Finance (Jan 2025): Best Mortgage Lender for First-Time Homebuyers – Best for quick approval
Yahoo! Finance (2025): Best Online Mortgage Lender
Money Magazine (2025): Best for fast closing
Forbes (2023): Best Online Mortgage Lender
We’re building the future of home finance - and we’re looking for smart, driven, ambitious innovators who are ready to tackle the most impactful work of their careers.
Better is the first AI-native mortgage and home equity finance company, revolutionizing one of the largest financial markets in the world. We make home finance radically more transparent; using AI and proprietary technology to eliminate friction from the mortgage process through our industry-leading AI platform, Tinman®, and the first voice-based AI mortgage assistant, Betsy™. Our mission is simple: make homeownership cheaper, faster and more accessible by transforming how people buy and finance homes.
The facts that speak for themselves:
- We’ve funded over $110 billion in loans (more than any other fintech in the US!)
- Raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to modernize the $15 trillion mortgage industry
- Better’s propriety AI platform makes us an award-winning lender:
- Fintech Breakthrough Award 2025: Best Lending Innovation
- Yahoo! Finance (Jan 2025): Best Mortgage Lender for First-Time Homebuyers – Best for quick approval
- Yahoo! Finance (2025): Best Online Mortgage Lender
- Money Magazine (2025): Best for fast closing
- Forbes (2023): Best Online Mortgage Lender
We’re building the future of home finance—and we’re looking for smart, driven, ambitious innovators who are ready to tackle the most impactful work of their careers.
A Better Opportunity
Better is growing, and we’re looking for a Regional Underwriting Site Manager to join our Mortgage team. If you’re looking to make an impact alongside a collaborative team that’s transforming the homeownership industry, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven, and resourceful leader who operates from a bird’s-eye view while leading by example. This person will partner closely with the Head of Underwriting and lead our Texas Site Underwriting Department to ensure efficient production across the business unit. We’re looking for an experienced, proven leader who is comfortable managing people and driving measurable results.
Beyond producing high-quality loans and managing priorities, our goal is to build a product that reduces the cost of homeownership in America. To do this, we need you to wear many hats—ranging from visionary (redesigning the needlessly complex mortgage process), to data analyst (uncovering opportunities for impact), to problem solver (collaborating with engineers and industry experts to overcome technical and operational challenges).
Responsibilities
Lead a cohort Underwriters who will underwrite and be the decision agency on conforming, government and non-conforming residential mortgage loans
Lead the Texas site Underwriting Department provide coaching and feedback to improve the underwriting workflow, efficiency, and problem resolution
Provide leadership and direction to create and develop high-performing Underwriters. Manage strategic initiatives & come up with new processes that drive efficiency
Develop creative and innovative ways to improve team performance
Manage and monitor overall performance metrics and pipeline management
Manage business unit priorities and achieve long term goals
Develop and improve cohort productivity and performance
Qualifications
6+ years of experience underwriting FNMA, FHLMC, Government, and non-conforming mortgages
4+ years of recent experience managing a team of mortgage underwriters
Categorical understanding of the mortgage lending process, underwriting methodology and philosophy
Critical thinker with strong decision making ability
Experience thriving in a high volume production environment
Proven ability to build and scale teams, able to influence and built a stable brand on underwriting department, with an eye on retention of the team
The ability to drive to build and retain a strong team of underwriting managers and individual contributors.
Management and personnel development experience
Proven ability to improve production and quality metrics
Strong written and verbal communication
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 that travel with you, wherever you are
- Mental Health Support When You Need It – Immediate access to virtual therapy with licensed providers for you and your eligible dependents (ages 6+), with your first few visits covered at no cost!
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – Includes an employer contribution to help you plan for healthcare expenses
- Employer-Funded Dependent Care FSA – Support for childcare and/or dependent care costs
- Disability & Life Insurance – Provided at no additional cost to give you added peace of mind
- Flexible PTO – Time off when you need it, so you can recharge and focus on what matters most
- Extra Perks & Discounts – Including pet insurance, savings programs, and more to support life beyond work
The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided.
Disclaimer
Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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 that travel with you, wherever you are
Mental Health Support When You Need It – Immediate access to virtual therapy with licensed providers for you and your eligible dependents (ages 6+), with your first few visits covered at no cost!
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Includes an employer contribution to help you plan for healthcare expenses
Employer-Funded Dependent Care FSA – Support for childcare and/or dependent care costs
Disability & Life Insurance – Provided at no additional cost to give you added peace of mind
Flexible PTO – Time off when you need it, so you can recharge and focus on what matters most
Extra Perks & Discounts – Including pet insurance, savings programs, and more to support life beyond work
The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided.
Disclaimer
Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.