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President Trump has proposed a 50-year mortgage. What that would mean for home buyers

President Trump has proposed a 50-year mortgage. What that would mean for home buyers

Update: 2025-11-12
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President Trump has floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage to make home ownership more affordable. A Martinez talks with Wharton's Susan Wachter about the benefits and risks of the proposal.
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President Trump has proposed a 50-year mortgage. What that would mean for home buyers

President Trump has proposed a 50-year mortgage. What that would mean for home buyers