U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage ticks up to 3.52%
by Marcy Gordon, Associated Press WASHINGTON – March 8, 2013 – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages were little changed this week, hovering near historic lows. Cheap mortgages have helped spur a recovery in the housing market. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage edged up to…