http://mortgagehowtoget.com/mortgage-rates/u-s-mortgage-applications-drop-as-loan-rates-rise-reuters-via-yahoo-news/ U.S. mortgage applications fell last week, reflecting a drop in demand for home refinancing loans as interest rates soared to their highest levels since June, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:27:27 EDT en