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A 50-year mortgage loan option sounds like a solution to lower monthly payments, but will it actually make homes more affordable?
President Trump's proposal to enable 50-year mortgage loans has consumers, builders, and economists buzzing. Here's the real story of how it plays out
Dec. 2, 2025
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