This Could "Break" the Housing System as We Know It
On The Market
Canadian model: short terms and penalties
Dave explains how Canada uses five-year terms, prepayment penalties, and requalification for portability.
This could break the mortgage system as we know it. But, is it worth it?
New “portable mortgages” have been floated by the Trump Administration and FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency), allowing homeowners to take their rock-bottom mortgage rates with them when they purchase a new home. The question is: will it work?
We’re breaking down the likelihood of portable mortgages, how they currently work in countries like Canada, and the pros and cons for the average American. Most people are thinking about the upsides of a portable mortgage, but the downsides are equally severe. Would this really make sense in America?
Dave is doing a deep dive into how the U.S. mortgage system works and whether new portable mortgages could break it, leading to the downfall of arguably the greatest home loan on the planet—the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Plus, how much more could it cost you to take out one of these portable loans?
In This Episode We Cover
Portable mortgages explained and how they actually work in countries like Canada
How portable mortgages could “break” the fragile home loan system in the U.S.
Pros and cons of portable mortgages that could help or hurt many Americans
Increased fees, mortgage rates, and prepayment penalties? Why nobody is talking about the side effects of portable mortgages
Does Dave think this is a good idea? (strong opinion warning)
And So Much More!
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