Back in growth mode, Better is hiring again but still in the red in Q1

The lender boosted mortgage volume 25 percent from Q4 but suffered a $51 million loss, according to Q1 earnings data on Tuesday. CEO Vishal Garg said Better’s future “lies in Uberizing the loan officer.” Continue reading

Fathom Realty has more agents, fewer Q1 sales than a year ago

CEO Marco Fregenal says the flat-fee brokerage is making progress toward achieving 2024 goals despite seasonality and broader industry challenges driving a $5.9 million Q1 net loss. Continue reading

On the verge of going private, Doma Holdings is still in the red

San Francisco-based title tech provider, set to be acquired by Title Resources Group, posts a $20.6 million Q1 2024 net loss, down 46 percent from a year ago. Continue reading

January cyberattack a $37M weight on loanDepot Q1 2024 results

In addition to $15 million in direct costs, loanDepot says it lost an additional $22 million in revenue while systems were down, contributing to $72 million net loss. Continue reading

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 $2.76 million judgment in countersuit. Continue reading

Fathom sells Dagley Insurance subsidiary back to founder

The sales proceeds of $15 million will strengthen the company’s financial position and support growth initiatives, Fathom Realty parent company said Monday of its latest move to shore up finances. Continue reading

Fathom sells Dagley Insurance subsidiary back to founder

The sales proceeds of $15 million will strengthen the company’s financial position and support growth initiatives, Fathom Realty parent company said Monday of its latest move to shore up finances. Continue reading

Matterport trimmed losses in the months before CoStar purchase

The company’s net loss was 36 percent less than in 2023, according to Matterport’s earnings from the quarter. Revenue rose 5 percent for the quarter. Continue reading

Matterport trimmed losses in the months before CoStar purchase

The company’s net loss was 36 percent less than in 2023, according to Matterport’s earnings from the quarter. Revenue rose 5 percent for the quarter. Continue reading

NAR commission settlement rules will go into effect in August

The massive trade organization promised in March to make various policy changes as part of a landmark settlement. The rules will now roll out slightly later than expected. Continue reading