The Motley Fool·2025-11-16 11:45Core Viewpoint - The potential introduction of 50-year mortgages by President Trump aims to ease home buying amid high home prices and mortgage rates, but it presents both benefits and drawbacks for consumers and the housing market [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Impact - Longer-term mortgages could lower monthly payments but increase the total cost of home ownership due to extended interest payments [2]. - If implemented, banks and loan companies, as well as real estate firms, are expected to benefit significantly from the 50-year mortgage plan [3]. Group 2: Company Analysis - Upstart - Upstart provides an AI-enabled loan platform that enhances creditworthiness assessments, allowing for more loan approvals without increasing risk [4]. - The company has seen improved performance as interest rates decline, and it is expanding its platform into home equity products [5][6]. - The mortgage market represents a substantial opportunity for Upstart, valued at $1.4 trillion, and the introduction of 50-year mortgages could significantly boost its HELOC product [7][8]. Group 3: Company Analysis - SoFi - SoFi targets younger adults, particularly first-time home buyers, who are facing challenges in the housing market [9]. - The company has experienced a surge in its lending business, with a record $9.9 billion in originations in Q3, marking a 57% increase year-over-year [11]. - Home loans, while currently the smallest segment, are growing rapidly, with a 93% increase in loan volume in Q3, positioning it to potentially become SoFi's largest lending category [12].