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Trump's 2026 Housing Plan: Long Mortgages and Controversy

1/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims to address the U.S. housing affordability crisis as he returns to the White House in January 2026.
His administration has proposed measures such as a 50-year mortgage and easing regulations to expedite home approvals.
Critics argue that policies including restricting federal housing access for undocumented migrants and cutting funding for nonprofits may hinder progress.
Economists predict a 2026 housing shift as incomes rise.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump aims to address the U.S. housing affordability crisis as he returns to the White House in January 2026.
His administration has proposed measures such as a 50-year mortgage and easing regulations to expedite home approvals.
Critics argue that policies including restricting federal housing access for undocumented migrants and cutting funding for nonprofits may hinder progress.
Economists predict a 2026 housing shift as incomes rise.