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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: BETRW (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $0
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -66.67% | Avg. Invested days 11 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size ETF | Market Capitalization 0 USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.61 | 52 Weeks Range 0.03 - 0.15 | Updated Date 05/24/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.03 - 0.15 | Updated Date 05/24/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) - |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -172.87% | Operating Margin (TTM) -154.43% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -22.24% | Return on Equity (TTM) -640.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 7551460 |
Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 7551460 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions - |
Analyst Ratings
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Upturn AI SWOT
Better Home & Finance Holding Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Better Home & Finance Holding Company, commonly known as Better.com, was founded in 2016 by Vishal Garg. It aims to streamline the home buying process through a digital-first approach. It has experienced rapid growth but also faced significant layoffs and controversies.
Core Business Areas
- Mortgage Origination: Provides online mortgage services, including pre-approval, loan applications, and closing.
- Real Estate Services: Offers services to connect buyers and sellers with real estate agents.
- Insurance Services: Provides home insurance policies to its customers.
Leadership and Structure
Vishal Garg is the Founder and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for technology, operations, finance, and marketing. The company's leadership team has been subject to controversy due to mass layoffs.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Mortgage Origination: Better.com's primary product is its online mortgage platform. Market share estimates vary, but they are a smaller player compared to established giants like Rocket Mortgage (RKT) and Wells Fargo (WFC). Competitors include Rocket Mortgage, LoanDepot (LDI), and traditional banks.
- Real Estate Services: Connects homebuyers and sellers with agents. This sector faces competition from Zillow (Z), Redfin (RDFN), and traditional brokerages. Limited data available on specific market share.
- Insurance Services: Provides home insurance quotes and policies. Competitors include Lemonade (LMND) and traditional insurance providers. Limited data available on specific market share.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The mortgage industry is cyclical and sensitive to interest rates. It is also becoming increasingly digitized with many tech-focused entrants.
Positioning
Better.com aims to disrupt the traditional mortgage industry with a fully online experience. However, they face challenges with profitability and competition from larger, more established players.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for mortgages in the US is trillions of dollars annually. Better.com is positioned to capture a segment of this market by providing competitive rates and streamlining the application process, but must overcome challenges and a difficult economic market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Technology-driven platform
- Efficient online process
- Competitive interest rates (potentially)
Weaknesses
- Lack of profitability
- Negative publicity from layoffs
- Smaller market share compared to competitors
Opportunities
- Further digitization of the mortgage process
- Partnerships with real estate companies
- Expansion into new geographic markets
Threats
- Rising interest rates
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition from established players
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RKT
- LDI
- Z
- RDFN
- LMND
- WFC
Competitive Landscape
Better.com competes with established mortgage lenders and tech-focused companies. Their advantage is their technology platform, but their disadvantage is their smaller size and negative reputation.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth was initially rapid due to the low-interest-rate environment, but has slowed significantly and even contracted due to rising rates and market conditions.
Future Projections: Future projections are uncertain due to the current economic climate and company-specific challenges.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have likely focused on cost-cutting and attempting to achieve profitability.
Summary
Better.com is a tech-driven mortgage company that aimed to disrupt the industry, but is currently facing significant challenges. It has struggled with profitability and negative publicity that have impacted its performance. The company needs to focus on regaining trust, improving its financial performance, and adapting to the changing mortgage landscape. It faces a tough competitive environment.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Press Releases
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
- SEC Filings (when available)
- Market Share Data (estimated based on industry reports)
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data are estimates and may not be precise. Financial data may be outdated due to limited public filings.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Better Home & Finance Holding Company
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-05-11 | Co-Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Vishal Garg | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Mortgage Finance | Full time employees 1250 | Website https://better.com |
Full time employees 1250 | Website https://better.com |
Better Home & Finance Holding Company operates as a homeownership company in the United States. The company provides government-sponsored enterprise GSE conforming loans, U.S. Federal Housing Administration FHA insured loans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA guaranteed loans, and jumbo loans to GSEs, banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and mortgage real estate investment trusts. It also offers real estate agent services, title insurance and settlement services, and homeowners insurance services. The company formerly known as Better Mortgage Corporation and changed its name to Better Home & Finance Holding Company in August 2023. Better Home & Finance Holding Company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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