The dollar has hit a seven-month high against ...Before the Bell: 8-6-08Macon Daily, GA -8 minutes agoA report on mortgage applications showed a climb last week from an eight-year low as home loan rates dipped. Borrowers can stay involved with their mortgage dealings by applying for a mortgage online. With traditional mortgages, lenders may not give out enough information, leaving the borrower practically in the dark throughout the whole process.