Rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.39%
by Marcy Gordon, Associated Press WASHINGTON – Oct. 12, 2012 – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages ticked up from record lows last week. Cheaper mortgages are fueling a modest housing recovery that could help the broader economy. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year loan increased to 3.39 percent…
