Better Home & Finance Holding Company filed an 8-K on October 27, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Linda Yaccarino to its Board of Directors effective October 20, 2026, and the resignation of director Paula Tuffin effective October 22, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New director appointed: Linda Yaccarino was appointed to the Board effective October 20, 2026, with a term expiring at the Company's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • Independent director status: The Board determined that Ms. Yaccarino qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq listing standards and the Company's corporate governance guidelines.
  • Compensation: Ms. Yaccarino will receive annual compensation of $175,000 in restricted stock.
  • Director resignation: Paula Tuffin notified the Board of her resignation as a director on October 22, 2026, effective immediately.
  • No disagreement: The filing states Ms. Tuffin's resignation "was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices."
  • Tuffin remains as officer: Paula Tuffin will continue to serve as the Company's General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary.

Board Changes at Better Home & Finance: Yaccarino In, Tuffin Steps Down as Director

Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ:BETR) disclosed two board-level changes in an 8-K filed October 27, 2026, with both events occurring within days of each other. According to the filing, the Board appointed Linda Yaccarino as a director effective October 20, 2026. Her term is set to expire at the Company's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, or until her successor is duly elected and qualified, or until her earlier death, resignation, or removal.

The filing describes Ms. Yaccarino, age 63, as having served as chief executive officer of eMed, a telehealth company, since August 2025. Prior to that role, she served as chief executive officer of X Corp, formerly Twitter, from June 2023 to July 2025, and as Chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships at NBC Universal from October 2011 to May 2023. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications from Pennsylvania State University. The filing states there is "no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Yaccarino and any other person pursuant to which she was selected to serve as a director." As of the filing date, the Board had not determined the committee assignments, if any, for Ms. Yaccarino. The filing also notes she is expected to enter into the Company's standard form of indemnification agreement.

Separately, the filing reported that Paula Tuffin notified the Board on October 22, 2026, of her decision to resign from the Board, effective immediately. The Company disclosed that her resignation was not related to any disagreement over company operations, policies, or practices. Ms. Tuffin retains her officer roles as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary, and signed the filing in those capacities on October 26, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

The 8-K disclosed the Board appointment of Linda Yaccarino, effective October 20, 2026, with $175,000 in annual restricted stock compensation, and the resignation of Paula Tuffin as a Board director, effective October 22, 2026, while she remains a company officer.