�� Better.com (Better Home & Finance, Ticker: BETR)

What it does: A U.S. digital mortgage and fintech platform. Lets customers apply for mortgages, refinancing, and home equity loans online with automated underwriting. Also offers add-ons like homeowners insurance and title services through partners. Competes with Rocket Mortgage (RKT), loanDepot (LDI), and other online lenders.

Model: Tech-first, no-commission loan officers, aiming for faster closing times and lower costs than traditional banks.

Recent status: Went public via SPAC in 2023. Market cap is under $500M, highly volatile, and business has struggled with rising rates and layoffs.

�� Short Interest (as of Aug 31, 2025)

Shares sold short: ~ 447,500

% of float shorted: ~ 8.7%

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