The Washington Independent - Latest Comments in New Deal Ideas for Stopping Foreclosureshttp://washingtonindependent.disqus.com/enWed, 29 Oct 2008 13:46:24 -0000Re: New Deal Ideas for Stopping Foreclosureshttp://washingtonindependent.com/15560/new-deal-ideas-for-stopping-foreclosures#comment-3366150Another way to lower payments would be to extend the term of the loan. I believe 50-year mortgages were available in Japan during their housing bubble.JeffWed, 29 Oct 2008 13:46:24 -0000