Vishal Garg opens up about the rise and fall of Better.com

“To be absolutely blunt, I’d never managed more than 10 people in my life.” Better CEO talks to Insider after months out of the spotlight while the company struggled through market downturn. Continue reading

The deadline to take Better.com public has been extended again

Better still searches for options to remain a private company as the deadline to become a publicly traded company was pushed to March 8, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

Ribbon slashes one-third of workforce to adjust to ‘new reality’

After expanding into eight new states and more than doubling its market footprint this year, the Power Buyer is laying off 136 employees in search of an “achievable path to profitability.” Continue reading

SEC is investigating Better as Barclays, Citigroup resign as deal advisers

Mortgage upstart Better’s plan to go public via a SPAC merger faces new challenges as banks that were advising the companies resign their roles. Continue reading

Better hires new head of sales and VP of marketing

The company continues its quest to go public despite turmoil in the market. New executives are a mix of recent hires and internal promotions. Continue reading

Better parts ways with second head of real estate in 4 months

The embattled mortgage company confirmed it had let go of Chad Walker shortly after 3 other executives have recently departed. Nick Taylor will replace Walker as head of the division. Continue reading

The best and worst ways to handle layoffs as real estate cuts accelerate

The housing industry has shed thousands of jobs recently, and more cuts may be in store. But some companies are handling the situation better than others. Continue reading

The best and worst ways to handle layoffs as real estate cuts accelerate

The housing industry has shed thousands of jobs recently, and more cuts may be in store. But some companies are handling the situation better than others. Continue reading

Better CEO to colleagues: Biden death would be a boon for business

New whistleblower lawsuit claims Vishal Garg made misstatements ‘all aimed at duping investors and shareholders’ amid quest to bring Better public. Continue reading