Mortgage credit availability declines slightly in September

Lenders reduced offerings that allow for cash-out refinances and investor home purchases

Better authorizes $30 million stock buyback

Plan comes as lender ramps up cost-cutting efforts and pursues a sale of its U.K. bank subsidiary

MRED, NoCoast MLS partner to expand Midwest market access

MRED and NoCoast MLS teams are already working on the technical implementation of the partnership

Mortgage Rates Hit New 3-Year High as Fed Official Says More Hikes Are Needed

Mortgage rates climbed to a fresh three-year peak this week, propelled upward by a toxic blend of inflation fears, a global bond selloff, and rising concerns about government deficits.  The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans reached 7.40% for the week ending Oct. 8, up 12 basis points from 7.2