Better settles with former exec who filed whistleblower suit
Former operations head Sarah Pierce, who had accused Better CEO Vishal Garg of providing misleading information to investors in leadup to SPAC, faced $2.76M judgment in countersuit
by Matt Carter May 7
Better HoldCo partners with Palantir on mortgage marketplace
Better describes the Tinman Marketplace as 'the next evolution of Better's proprietary loan platform,' powered by Palantir’s Foundry operating system
by Matt Carter Aug 17
Ally now offers mortgages powered by Better in 46 states
Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire and New York are the final states to check off in order for Ally to realize its goal of providing digital mortgages nationwide
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Better Mortgage now licensed in every state but Nevada
With expansion into Massachusetts, Hawaii and New Hampshire, Better says its mortgage services now reach '99% of the U.S. market'
by Matt Carter Mar 2
Better CEO Vishal Garg back at post after viral layoffs debacle
Founder has been taking a break to 'reflect on his leadership, reconnect with the values that make Better great and work closely with an executive coach'
by Ben Verde Jan 19
Better CEO Vishal Garg takes leave of absence after viral Zoom layoffs
CFO Kevin Ryan will serve as interim CEO as the mortgage company continues to pursue SPAC merger. Read Vishal Garg's full letter to employees here.
by Matt Carter Dec 10
'Power buyer' UpEquity raises $50M in series B funding round
Austin-based lender says its technology enables homebuyers to make all-cash offers and close a mortgage in 18 days on average
by Matt Carter Oct 21
Better enabling homebuyers to make cash offers in 12 states
Program launches as Better moves to finalize its bid to become a public company
by Matt Carter Oct 5
Better eyes real estate brokerage as next step in end-to-end platform
Better's real estate brokerage subsidiary has largely flown under the radar, but that's about to change as it seeks to become licensed in all 50 states
by Matt Carter Jul 21
Better is the latest mortgage company to go public
With $778M in IPO funding, the company also aims to grow its real estate brokerage and title insurance businesses
by Matt Carter May 11