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Portable mortgages are a concept being explored in the US to address housing affordability. Homeowners could take their mortgage with them when they move to a new home.
This Could “Break” the Housing System as We Know It
Summary
This article discusses the concept of "portable mortgages" and how they might impact the US housing market and the existing 30-year fixed-rate mortgage system. While potentially helping with affordability and transaction volume, hosts should be aware that the US system differs from places like Canada, which have shorter terms and prepayment penalties.
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