United States — Saturday, May 19, 2012

National mortgage rates on 30-year fixed mortgages climbed 1 basis point from 3.58% to 3.59% on May 19, 2012, according to Zillow Mortgage Marketplace. As a comparison, state rates ranged from a low of 3.50% (ID) to a high of 3.67% (MS, NE).

Compared to the week prior to May 19, 2012, the national 30-year mortgage rate is down 9 basis points from 3.68%. Compared to three months ago, the 30-year rate is down 12 basis points from its average rate of 3.71%.