The 40-year mortgage. Did that sound like a typo? It wasn't... and in this episode, we all find out if it's a genius wealth-building hack or a dangerous debt trap designed to keep you paying the bank forever.While not yet in New Zealand, the 40-year mortgage is used in countries like Australia, the UK, and the USA to tackle the housing affordability crisis. In Episode 10 of the Blueprint Finance Podcast, we explore both sides of this controversial product. Is the benefit of a lower monthly payment worth potentially paying hundreds of thousands of dollars more in total interest?

The answer isn't what you'd expect.We put it all to the test in a head-to-head case study that challenges everything you've been told about paying off debt:Path A: Pay off a mortgage in 30 years and then invest aggressively for the next 10.Path B: Take a 40-year loan and invest the small monthly saving from day one.The result is a must-see for anyone who owns a home or wants to build wealth in New Zealand. Join us as we break down the numbers and find out if this long-term loan is a stroke of genius or a financial trap in disguise.CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The Next Frontier? Introducing the 40-Year Mortgage 02:37 - A Global Phenomenon: How Other Countries Use Longer Loans 04:48 - The New Zealand Handbrake: Responsible Lending & The 'Exit Strategy' 07:15 - Affordability vs. The True Cost 11:00 - The Case Study: Paying Off Debt vs. Playing the Long Game 23:17 - The "Big If": Why Discipline is Everything 25:40 - Your Home Isn't an ATM: Final Thoughts & Advice15 years? 30 years? 50 years!!! Book a call https://www.blueprintfinance.co.nz