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Unpacking Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Proposal

November 17, 2025·25 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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President Trump's proposal of a 50-year mortgage, introduced via a provocative image on Truth Social comparing himself to FDR, sparked widespread criticism despite its aim to ease housing affordability. While the idea promises lower monthly payments, experts warn it would cost borrowers f

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Conor Dougherty

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President TrumpConor DoughertyFranklin D. Roosevelt

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The 30-Year Mortgage

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Pulte Homes

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Federal ReserveInflationLong Form JournalismUs Politics

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