Vishal Garg

Founder & CEO at Better.com

Speaker

Vishal Garg is the Founder and CEO of Better.com, the #1 digital mortgage lender in America, revolutionizing homeownership through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric innovation. Since its founding in 2015, Better has funded over $100 billion in home loans, $38 billion in insurance, and $3 billion in real estate transactions, all entirely online and commission-free. The company’s proprietary TinmanTM platform automates 70% of the mortgage process, drastically reducing costs and approval times, while innovations like the BetsyTM Virtual Voice Assistant and fully digital Home Equity Loan offerings further enhance the customer experience. In January 2023, Better introduced its groundbreaking One Day Mortgage, enabling borrowers to get pre-approved, lock their rate, and secure a mortgage commitment within 24 hours. In August 2023, the company went public via SPAC, solidifying its position as a leader in reshaping the future of home financing. Vishal has received numerous awards, including E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, Housing Wire’s Most Influential Mortgage Executive, and the Golden Pegleg Award for Outstanding Alumni from Stuyvesant High School. Originally from India, Vishal is a lifelong New Yorker. He grew up in Queens, NY, and graduated from Stuyvesant High School and NYU. Vishal now lives in downtown Manhattan with his loving wife and three kids.