The Case for Longer Mortgages: Addressing the Mismatch between Term and Amortization

Summary:
CitationFeldman Michael K.. 2018. "The Case for Longer Mortgages: Addressing the Mismatch between Term and Amortization". Research. Toronto: C.D. Howe Institute
Page Title:The Case for Longer Mortgages: Addressing the Mismatch between Term and Amortization – C.D. Howe Institute
Article Title:The Case for Longer Mortgages: Addressing the Mismatch between Term and Amortization
URL:https://cdhowe.org/publication/case-longer-mortgages-addressing-mismatch-between-term-and-amortization/
Published Date:March 8, 2018
Accessed Date:March 21, 2025

Longer mortgages would benefit homebuyers and increase competition in the mortgage market, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “The Case for Longer Mortgages: Addressing the Mismatch between Term and Amortization” author Michael Feldman proposes a solution that would expand consumer choice, facilitate a private securitization market and reduce government mortgage risk.

Membership Application

Interested in becoming a Member of the C.D. Howe Institute? Please fill out the application form below and our team will be in touch with next steps. Note that Membership is subject to approval.

"*" indicates required fields

Please include a brief description, including why you’d like to become a Member.

Member Login

Not a Member yet? Visit our Membership page to learn more and apply.