According to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have increased!  The rates had fallen in 13 of the past 14 weeks.  For the week ending August 2, the 30 year fixed rate mortgage was at 3.55% up from 3.49%, the 15 year fixed rate mortgage was also up to 2.83% from 2.8% and the 5 year adjustable rate mortgage was at 2.75% up from 2.74%.