Overview: Donald Trump’s housing team is pushing for a radical shift: federally backed 50-year mortgages. The plan could ease monthly costs for homebuyers but risks long-term debt traps and market distortion. Drawing on insights from economist Thomas Sowell, this analysis unpacks the mechanics, risks, and ripple effects of ultra-long loans that may shape America’s next … Continue reading Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Gamble: Boom for Buyers or Bust for the Economy?