Mortgage rates turned upward this week after falling the previous five weeks in a row.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.78% APR, up four basis points from the previous week's average, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow.

Freddie Mac reports the 30-year rate stands at 6.72% as of July 10, up from 6.67% last week. #mortgagerates #housing #homes

Average mortgage rates in June are 62 basis points down on the same period last year and mortgage applications are up 41.7% year-on-year.

The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.94%, which is an increase of 0.05% since last week. To secure a lower mortgage interest rate, consider increasing your down payment, improving your credit score or purchasing mortgage points.