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History

Historical context and lessons from past experiments with extended-term mortgages in the US and internationally.

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History

50-Year Mortgages Around the World: International Case Studies

How the UK, Japan, Canada, Spain, and other countries have implemented—or rejected—extended-term mortgages

10/18/202513 min read
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History

The California 2006 Experiment: When 50-Year Mortgages Failed

Lessons from Southern California's housing bubble and the rise and fall of extended-term mortgages

10/14/202512 min read
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Why Fannie Mae's 40-Year Mortgage Failed (2005-2014)

Complete history of the discontinued program and critical lessons for 50-year mortgage proposals

10/11/202510 min read
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