Journal Article

A Short History of Long-Term Mortgages


Abstract: Americans take today's selection of mortgages for granted, but financing a home is a much different experience than it was a century ago.

Keywords: long term mortgages; economic history; homeownership;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Part of Series: Econ Focus

Publication Date: 2023

Issue: 1Q

Pages: 18-22