U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage slips to 3.54%
By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press WASHINGTON – April 5, 2013 – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages crept closer to their historic lows this week, a trend that could help the housing recovery strengthen. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for the 30-year fixed loan edged down to 3.54 percent from…