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Better Home & Finance appoints Sarracino to board

Reported ownership percentages are based on 13,256,037 BETR shares outstanding as of August 21, 2026.

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Better Home & Finance Holding Co reported Steven Sarracino’s appointment to its board, effective October 5, 2026, and updated beneficial-ownership disclosures. Sarracino is listed with 1,290,178 shares (8.9%); Activant Ventures Advisors III, LLC and Activant Capital Management, LP are each listed with 1,217,972 shares (8.4%).

The disclosed interests include 72,206 Class A shares held by Better Voyager Partners and Class A shares acquirable upon conversion of Class B common stock held by the funds. The percentages use 13,256,037 shares outstanding as of August 21, 2026. Sarracino, Activant Ventures Advisors III, LLC, Activant Capital Management, LP, and PAVF Holding Company Limited disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares attributed to them. The reporting persons report no transactions in the shares since Amendment No. 7.

Filing Explained

In addition to the reported appointment, the amendment says Sarracino may consider and vote on board matters and may influence company activities, including strategy, capital structure, and transactions; the reporting persons disclose no plans or proposals beyond the described role.

Beneficial ownership 1,290,178 shares Steven Sarracino
Class percentage 8.9% Steven Sarracino’s reported beneficial ownership
Beneficial ownership 1,217,972 shares Each of Activant Ventures Advisors III, LLC and Activant Capital Management, LP
Class percentage 8.4% Reported by each of Activant Ventures Advisors III, LLC and Activant Capital Management, LP
Shares outstanding 13,256,037 shares As of August 21, 2026; basis for the reported percentages
Class A shares held 72,206 shares Held by Better Voyager Partners
Shares acquirable upon conversion 673,960 shares Class B common stock held by Activant Ventures III, L.P.
beneficial owner regulatory
"may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of all such Shares"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
shared voting power regulatory
"Shared Voting Power 1,290,178.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
conversion of Class B common stock financial
"upon the conversion of Class B common stock held by AV III LP"

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How many BETR shares do Steven Sarracino and Activant report?

Sarracino is listed with 1,290,178 shares (8.9%), while Activant Ventures Advisors III, LLC and Activant Capital Management, LP are each listed with 1,217,972 shares (8.4%). The percentages are based on 13,256,037 shares outstanding as of August 21, 2026. The disclosed interests include shares acquirable upon conversion of Class B common stock.

What does Steven Sarracino expect to do as a BETR director?

Effective October 5, 2026, Steven Sarracino was appointed to BETR’s board. He expects to consider and vote on matters before the board and may communicate with directors, management, stockholders, or others about matters concerning the issuer.

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08774B508

(CUSIP Number)
Matthew Maron
17 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 220,
Darien, CT, 06820
203-489-9080

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
10/05/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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Steven Sarracino
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Steven Sarracino
Date:10/07/2026
Activant Ventures Advisors III, LLC
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager
Date:10/07/2026
Activant Capital Management, LP
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Managing Member of its General Partner
Date:10/07/2026
Activant Ventures III, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:10/07/2026
Activant Ventures III Opportunities Fund 1, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:10/07/2026
Activant Ventures III Opportunities Fund 2, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:10/07/2026
Activant Ventures III Opportunities Fund 3, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:10/07/2026
Activant Ventures III Opportunities Fund 4, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:10/07/2026
Activant Ventures III Opportunities Fund 6, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:10/07/2026
PAVF Holding Company Limited
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Director
Date:10/07/2026
Better Voyager Partners Company Limited
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Director of its Sole Shareholder
Date:10/07/2026

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