U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage steady at 3.53%
by Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press economics writer WASHINGTON – Feb. 15, 2013 – The average U.S. rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was unchanged for a second week, remaining near historic lows. The average rate on the 15-year mortgage also stayed the same. Low mortgage rates are helping to strengthen the housing recovery. Mortgage buyer…