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Trump administration floats 50-year mortgages amid affordability crunch
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The White House is weighing whether federal housing agencies should explore 50-year mortgages to lower monthly payments. Supporters have called the idea a potential game changer, while housing economists and even some conservative allies warn it would raise lifetime borrowing costs and slow equity building.
Spain's 12-month Euríbor, benchmark for most variable-rate mortgages, closed April at 2.747%, its highest since September 2024. This marks a 60.4 basis point rise from a year ago, raising average annual mortgage payments by about 600 euros. The increase pressures both variable and fixed-rate mortgages.
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Flere store svenske banker har hævet deres variable boligrenter med 0,15 procentpoint, selvom Riksbanken har fastholdt sin styringsrente. Stigningerne tilskrives højere finansieringsomkostninger for bankerne som følge af markedsforventninger. Finansminister Elisabeth Svantesson beskriver tiltagene som virkelighedsfjerne.
In November 2025, real estate purchase deeds in Buenos Aires dropped 8.8% compared to the same month in 2024, with 5,250 operations signed. Despite the decline, the total transaction value rose 51.5% year-over-year to $885.985 million pesos. The sector is slowing down, affected by fewer mortgages, according to the College of Notaries.
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A 64-year-old individual with $1.2 million in a 401(k) and two mortgages is seeking advice on whether they can retire comfortably. The person's situation involves balancing retirement savings against ongoing housing debts. Financial experts emphasize the need for careful planning in such scenarios.