Trump proposes 50-year mortgage terms to assist first-home buyers

Monday 17 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 17 Nov 2025, 10:30am

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US President Donald Trump has suggested implementing 50-year mortgage terms to improve housing affordability. While this could provide immediate savings on repayments, one economist noted that such a long-term option might be expensive over time.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 17 Nov 2025, 9:46am

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