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
Fresh off more layoffs, Better names new head of human resources
Richard Benson-Armer, who had been serving at the mortgage company on an interim basis, has been named the company’s Chief people, performance and culture officer
by Taylor Anderson Mar 16
‘They told us … to not worry’: Better staff share their layoff stories
Severance pay arrives early. Work computers shut down. Former Better employees describe how they found out they were let go Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Mar 9
Better lays off thousands more following paycheck glitch
Layoffs had been anticipated and numbered in the thousands. Workers reported receiving no advanced notice that they were laid off.
by Taylor Anderson Mar 8
Better admits it has a culture problem, points to CEO Vishal Garg
In a new SEC filing, the mortgage lender points to actions by CEO Vishal Garg as reasons that areas of company culture ‘require improvement.’ Steep losses are expected in Q4
by Taylor Anderson Feb 14
3 top execs depart Better after SPAC merger delay and layoffs
Better employees reportedly 'leaving the company in droves' following the return of CEO Vishal Garg
by Taylor Anderson Feb 8
News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of Jan. 16?
Vishal Garg, WeWork and eXp Realty made headlines this week. Test your knowledge of the week's biggest real estate stories to determine if you're up to date on the biggest industry news
by Inman Jan 21
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
Despite layoffs debacle, Better SPAC merger still likely to go through
The deadline for calling off Better's SPAC merger with Aurora Acquisition Corp. has been extended from Feb. 12 to Sept. 30, 2022
by Matt Carter Dec 29
Better, brawls and Zillow’s misfire: Brad Inman says it’s just the start
Opinion
Anger is one reaction to shattered expectations, but you can't pick a fight with an unforgiving market. These days, everyone's fighting their own fears, Inman Publisher Brad Inman writes
by Brad Inman Dec 20
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
'I blundered': Better CEO apologizes to workers after layoffs go viral
Better CEO Vishal Garg has apologized to the mortgage company's staff, saying he failed to show adequate respect for the 900 former employees who were let go last week
by Daniel Houston Dec 8
Innovative tech and growth hacks to leverage over your competition
The industry’s most successful executives are answering all the questions about what it will take to grow for the rest of this year, 2022 and beyond
by Inman Sep 8
Better acquires UK-based mortgage broker Trussle
Founded in 2015, Trussle has brokered more than $3.7B in mortgage loans. Better said Trussle is the perfect partner for its entrance into the UK
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
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