Better Home & Finance (BETR) Proxy filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy filing summary
8 Sep, 2026Executive summary
Leadership change was prompted by sequential revenue declines, missed targets, and lack of strategic discipline.
Interim CEO Daniel Lewis and all directors except Vishal Garg concluded Garg should not return to an operating role.
Cost reductions now exceed $45 million annually, and employee feedback has improved.
The company is focused on three scalable channels: wholesale distribution, remarketing/data rights (HELOC), and consumer choice platforms.
The CEO search is independent, with Lewis not involved in the process or committee.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Shareholders are urged to sign and return the WHITE Consent Revocation Card to support current leadership.
The proxy contest centers on control of the Board and the company's future direction.
Board of directors and corporate governance
All directors except Garg independently determined he should not return to an operating role.
Board members, including the former CEO of Fannie Mae, have threatened to leave if Garg returns.
The Board is building a skills matrix and running an independent CEO search.
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