X @Joe Consorti

Housing Affordability & Debt - 50-year mortgage aims to make homes more "affordable" for young people without lowering asset prices for boomers [1] - Housing constitutes 60% of the average American's portfolio, making it politically sensitive [1] - More homes could lead to lost elections, resulting in increased debt [1] Mortgage Analysis - A $500k mortgage over 30 years would cost ~$3,160/month, while a 50-year mortgage would cost ~$2,793/month [1] - The 50-year mortgage offers only an 11% reduction in the monthly payment [2] - The 50-year mortgage results in an additional $538.2 thousand in interest [2]