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US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of a 50-year mortgage term to help first-home buyers - but would it work for New Zealanders trying to buy houses, too?

Media reported that Trump wants the US Government to back a 50-year mortgage option that would help address concerns about housing affordability.

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte reportedly said it was "a complete game changer" for home-buyers.

But is it actually a solution?

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Ed McKnight, economist at property

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