EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 18 MIN
🚨 JUST IN: Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Drops Payments 40% – But Costs DOUBLE Lifetime? 🚨
from The Don Harkins Real Estate Show · host Don Harkins
Send us Fan MailAs a 15-year industry veteran who's helped thousands of families buy their dream homes, I'm diving DEEP into the latest White House bombshell: 50-year mortgages. Announced just yesterday (November 9, 2025), this could slash your monthly payments – but at what hidden price? I'll break down the REAL math, pros, cons, and why experts are calling it a "complete game-changer" (or total disaster). If you're a first-time buyer, millennial parent, or anyone eyeing the housing market, this is the definitive guide you NEED before rates change.In this Podcast:The Full Story: What Trump really said and why it's hitting headlines now.The Math Exposed: Crunching numbers on a $450K home – see how payments drop ... but interest skyrockets to DOUBLE what you'd pay on a 30-year loan.Pros That Sound Amazing: Lower payments = easier qualifying, more cash for life (kids' college? Renovations?).Cons That'll Keep You Up at Night: Ballooning interest (up to $500K+ extra!), equity buildup nightmare, and why banks might hike rates even higher.My Expert Advice: Who should jump in (hint: not everyone), alternatives like assumable rates, and steps to protect yourself TODAY.If this video saves you from a bad decision, smash that LIKE button 👍 and SUBSCRIBE for weekly mortgage myths busted + market updates. Drop a comment: "50-Year Mortgages: Yay or Nay?" – I'll reply to the top ones!Ready to chat your mortgage? DM me on X (@don_harkins) or book a free consult at Donharkinsrealty.com. Let's make homeownership work FOR you.#50YearMortgage #TrumpMortgage #HousingCrisis #MortgageTips #RealEstate2025 #HomeBuyingHacks #FirstTimeBuyer #MortgageBrokerNot financial advice To begin your Florida home search, Click Here: https://bit.ly/4ckH7AVTo find out what your Florida home is worth, Click Here: https://bit.ly/3XIWrTnTo get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage in Florida, Click Here: https://bit.ly/3dv0RbDFor Florida Property Management Services, Click Here: ...
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Send us Fan Mail As a 15-year industry veteran who's helped thousands of families buy their dream homes, I'm diving DEEP into the latest White House bombshell: 50-year mortgages. Announced just yesterday (November 9, 2025), this could slash your monthly payments – but at what hidden price? I'll break down the REAL math, pros, cons, and why experts are calling it a "complete game-changer" (or total disaster). If you're a first-time buyer, millennial parent, or anyone eyeing the housing market,...
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