[2] While attending the academic magnet Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, he resold books, CliffsNotes study guides, and thrift store clothes at a profit.

Beginning in August 2009, Garg jointly led a new asset-backed securities team at Aram Global, an asset recovery firm.

[12][13] At an early stage, he acquired Avex Funding of California to provide the new company with licenses and an operating platform to originate mortgages online in the continuing aftermath of the financial crisis.

[26] Still, in Better’s earnings release for 1Q24, the company announced that its revenue and loan volume grew over 25% compared to the previous quarter.

[34] The company also provides qualifying customers access to HOPE Grants, giving families cash for down payments and home purchasing costs.

[39][38][40][41][42] Following public outrage, Garg apologized and wrote in a letter to employees that he had "failed to show the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation for the individuals who were affected".

In 2022, Mr. Garg won the Golden Pegleg award from Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association for his charitable works related to economically disadvantaged children.

[54] Garg has made donations to political candidates and organizations including the Serve America PAC supporting veterans.