Prior +1.1%Market index 256.5 vs 250.8 priorPurchase index 165.3 vs 165.2 priorRefinance index 759.4 vs 713.4 prior30-year mortgage rate 6.79% vs 6.88% priorMortgage applications picked up slightly in the past week, helped mostly be refinancing activity. The market is still facing a testing time amid higher rates but at least that is seen cooling off a bit in the past month or so. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.