Opposing Views30-year fixed mortgage rates tick up to 3.42% - USA TodayUSA TODAYThe average rate on a 35-year fixed mortgage ticked up to 3.42% from 3.35% a week earlier, according to mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac, which conducts a weekly survey of mortgage issuers nationwide. The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage, ...Mortgage Rates in U.S.