• Prior +3.9%
• Market index 209.3 vs 214.1 prior
• Purchase index 134.8 vs 140.4 prior
• Refinance index 614.9 vs 613.0 prior
• 30-year mortgage rate 6.82% vs 6.87% prior

Mortgage applications fell back in the past week with a drop in purchases activity offsetting a marginal increase in refinancing activity. Overall, it still points to a more subdued sentiment in the US housing market.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.