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Better Home & Finance (BETR) investors signal 26.8% potential group and CEO talks

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Better Home & Finance Holding Co significant shareholder group updates its ownership and intentions. Entities associated with Steven Sarracino and Activant report beneficial ownership of 1,290,178 Shares of Class A common stock, or 8.9% of the class, based on 13,243,928 Shares outstanding as of July 31, 2026. Most holdings are Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B common stock by various Activant Ventures III funds, plus 72,206 Shares held by Better Voyager Partners. The filing states there have been no transactions in the Shares by these reporting persons since the prior amendment. Sarracino, Vishal Garg and Tony Bobulinski have engaged, and expect to continue to engage, in discussions with the board, management and certain stockholders regarding potential changes to board composition and the issuer’s interim or long-term CEO. The reporting persons note they may be deemed part of a broader group that could beneficially own 4,539,572 Shares, or approximately 26.8% of Shares outstanding, while expressly disclaiming such group status and certain beneficial ownership.

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Beneficial ownership (Reporting Persons) 1,290,178 Shares Total Shares beneficially owned, representing 8.9% of Class A common stock
Ownership percentage 8.9% Percentage of Class A common stock beneficially owned by the reporting persons
Shares outstanding 13,243,928 Shares Class A Shares outstanding as of July 31, 2026 used for ownership calculations
Potential group holdings 4,539,572 Shares Total Shares a potential group may be deemed to beneficially own, about 26.8% of Shares
Potential group percentage 26.8% Approximate ownership of Shares outstanding by the potential group under Rule 13d-3(d)
Better Voyager Partners holdings 72,206 Shares Shares of Class A common stock held by Better Voyager Partners
beneficial owner financial
"Mr. Sarracino, Mr. Vishal Garg, and Mr. Tony Bobulinski, each of whom is a beneficial owner of 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.
Class B common stock financial
"Shares that may be obtained upon the conversion of Class B common stock held by AV III LP"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
Rule 13d-3(d) regulatory
"approximately 26.8% of the Shares outstanding, calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3(d)"
group regulatory
"may be deemed to constitute a "group," within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3)"
beneficial ownership financial
"hereby disclaims any beneficial ownership of any such Shares"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory
"within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended"

FAQ

What ownership stake in BETR does the Sarracino/Activant group report in this Schedule 13D/A?

The reporting persons state beneficial ownership of 1,290,178 Shares of Class A common stock of BETR, representing 8.9% of the outstanding Shares, based on 13,243,928 Shares outstanding as of July 31, 2026.

How large is the potential shareholder group referenced in the BETR Schedule 13D/A amendment?

The filing states a potential group including the reporting persons, the Bobulinski Parties and the Garg Parties may be deemed to beneficially own 4,539,572 Shares, or approximately 26.8% of the outstanding Shares, calculated under Rule 13d-3(d).

Are the BETR reporting persons acting with other investors as a formal group?

The reporting persons acknowledge they may be deemed a "group" with the Bobulinski Parties and Garg Parties but expressly disclaim group status and beneficial ownership of the 3,249,394 Shares they understand are held by those other parties.

Have the reporting persons traded BETR shares since the prior Schedule 13D/A amendment?

The filing states in Item 5(c) that there have been no transactions in the Shares by the reporting persons since the filing of Amendment No. 4, indicating ownership levels are unchanged from that earlier amendment.

How much of the BETR position comes from convertible Class B common stock?

The reported holdings include Shares obtainable upon conversion of Class B common stock: 673,960 for AV III LP, 142,084 for AV III OPS FUND 1, 235,332 for FUND 2, 17,350 for FUND 3, 27,832 for FUND 4, and 121,414 for FUND 6, plus 72,206 Shares held by Better Voyager Partners.

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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)
08/12/2026

(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:08/14/2026
Activant Ventures Advisors III, LLC
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager
Date:08/14/2026
Activant Capital Management, LP
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Managing Member of its General Partner
Date:08/14/2026
Activant Ventures III, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:08/14/2026
Activant Ventures III Opportunities Fund 1, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:08/14/2026
Activant Ventures III Opportunities Fund 2, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:08/14/2026
Activant Ventures III Opportunities Fund 3, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:08/14/2026
Activant Ventures III Opportunities Fund 4, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:08/14/2026
Activant Ventures III Opportunities Fund 6, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Manager of its General Partner
Date:08/14/2026
PAVF Holding Company Limited
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Director
Date:08/14/2026
Better Voyager Partners Company Limited
Signature:/s/ Steven Sarracino
Name/Title:Director of its Sole Shareholder
Date:08/14/2026