The 50-Year Mortgage: A Short-Term Fix with Long-Term Consequences
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The 50-Year Mortgage: A Short-Term Fix with Long-Term Consequences
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Richard Brandt, the "loan doctor," and Giselle Andres discuss the controversial 50-year mortgage proposal and its potential to improve home affordability for first-time buyers. While it may offer short-term help, they warn it's not a long-term solution, won't help build wealth, and could slow home sales. The conversation ties current housing issues to pricing, inventory, policy, a shortage of housing (especially affordable housing), and interest rates. Brandt and Andres detail the financial difference between a 30-year and 50-year mortgage on a $500,000 house, noting a 50-year term could result in paying three and a half to four times the house's worth. They also consider whether this increased demand could raise overall home prices. A potential "workable and fair" alternative discussed is the temporary buy-down, which lowers the monthly payment using a lower interest rate for a period.
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