Better is the first lender to take advantage of the opportunity to generate prequalification letters for homebuyers through integration with Lone Wolf’s transaction management solution, Transactions. Continue reading
Co-branded ComeHome solution on Ally’s website will provide would-be homebuyers with access to listings and loan options and encourage existing homeowners to explore refinancing and HELOCs. Continue reading
A $565 million influx of cash from an August SPAC merger and a $1 billion reduction in annual expenses put Better on a footing to navigate a challenging market, executives say. Continue reading
Better, which has had a strategic partnership with Ally Bank since 2019, is looking to partner with more lenders by launching a white-labeled “mortgage-as-a-service” platform with Infosys. Continue reading
The mortgage lender said $100 million in retention bonuses were distributed to employees in April, as promised, including $50 million from Better co-founder and CEO Vishal Garg’s personal equity. Continue reading
State Employees Credit Union of Maryland is the third lender to sign with Newzip, which helps lenders court homebuyers by offering them discounts when they agree to work with preferred real estate agents. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
While other companies are shedding their mortgage arms, Zillow’s seeing potential and doubling down on Zillow Home Loans. Continue reading
Better’s market share has shrunk by more than 70 percent in the last year as it focuses on making more profitable loans, with partners like Ally Bank and American Express generating 42 percent of its mortgage business. Continue reading
In addition to going public at a bad time for mortgage lenders, Barron’s reports that a SPAC merger resulted in a huge increase in the number of shares outstanding. Continue reading