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

By A Martínez
Published November 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM MST

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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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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