Better cuts mortgage sales team 2 weeks after $500M SPAC raise
The lender has become more reliant on its B2B channel, with partnerships alongside companies like Ally Bank and American Express accounting for nearly half of its mortgage originations
by Matt Carter Sep 25
Better workers fear they won't see $100M in retention stock bonuses
The mortgage lender says it remains committed to distributing equity-based bonuses to all eligible employees, including $50M from CEO and founder Vishal Garg's personal equity
by Matt Carter Apr 5
Better lets Amazon workers put up stock as mortgage collateral
Through Better's Equity Unlocker program, borrowers pay a higher interest rate and Better can seize pledged shares if owners default or try to sell their stock before paying off their mortgages
by Matt Carter Feb 28
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 lays off 900 employees, revamps terms of SPAC merger
Company says it's positioned for growth as lenders shift their focus from refinancing mortgages to providing purchase loans
by Matt Carter Dec 2
What do 'one-stop shop' brokerages offer agents?
As more real estate brokerages provide mortgage, title and closing services, it's not only consumers who are faced with a choice, but also agents
by Matt Carter Oct 26
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