The abstract is generated by AI## Why Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Plan Could Cost You Twice as Much
The housing affordability crisis is real. With average U.S. home prices hovering around $512,800, monthly mortgage payments have become nearly unbearable for many buyers. President Trump's proposed 50-year mortgage sounds like a relief — but financial experts are raising serious red flags about what's really happening behind the scenes.
**The $200 Mirage: What You Actually Save**
Let's start with the headline: stretching a $400,000 mortgage to 50 years instead of 30 years saves you roughly $200 per month. On paper, that sounds d
The housing affordability crisis is real. With average U.S. home prices hovering around $512,800, monthly mortgage payments have become nearly unbearable for many buyers. President Trump's proposed 50-year mortgage sounds like a relief — but financial experts are raising serious red flags about what's really happening behind the scenes.
**The $200 Mirage: What You Actually Save**
Let's start with the headline: stretching a $400,000 mortgage to 50 years instead of 30 years saves you roughly $200 per month. On paper, that sounds d