Proof of Usefulness Report

Better

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+540
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Better.com is a well-established digital mortgage lender with significant historical volume ($100B+), fulfilling the criteria for a large-scale enterprise (Score 400-700). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and generic descriptions. While the real-world utility and verified traction of the public company are high, the score is tempered by current market headwinds in the mortgage sector (high interest rates) and the lack of specific, verifiable evidence provided in the input text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+170
Audience Reach Impact+144
Technical Innovation+84
Evidence Of Traction+127
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+568
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+540

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Better is fixing the broken homeownership system by combining our proprietary technology with a seamless customer service experience while removing the middleman and saving customers thousands in unnecessary charges and fees.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline