Total mortgage debt will increase as actual ownership in equity will go down. If homeownership does increase, it will be “ownership” of the sort where the ...

The 50-year mortgage proposal by Trump aims to address the housing affordability crisis with lower monthly mortgage payments. But what does that mean for your taxes?

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The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte confirmed Saturday, “We are indeed working on The 50-year Mortgage – a complete game changer." ...

Homeowners often see a mortgage as one of their largest financial commitments, and paying it off faster can feel like a major ...

The proposed 50-year mortgages are worse for homebuyers than the 30-year mortgages, despite lower monthly payments. Read what ...

Trump is floating the idea of 50-year mortgage terms. The longer term would lower the monthly payments, but the total ...

The controversy over President Trump’s proposal for a 50-year mortgage is highlighting deep affordability concerns in the housing market. The president kicked off a debate over housing costs last ...

Think the 20% down rule still applies? The average down payment for first-time homebuyers was 9% in 2024, according to the NAR, the largest since 1997. There are many options available to borrowers ...

As home price growth slows and rates come down from historic highs, interest in homebuying is reinvigorated. In September 2025, mortgage demand surged to its highest level since 2022, according to the ...