The parent company of Better Mortgage reached an agreement with SoftBank to restructure debt, prompting a jump in Better’s stock price. However, Better’s cash reserves are dwindling.

Lakeview Loan Servicing remained the largest player in the agency servicing market at the end of the first quarter, but the industry’s biggest-ever servicer is in the wings. (Includes two data tables.)

The stock market is volatile and interest rates are rising. Dozens of mortgage company owners are pondering their options.