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50-Yr Mortgages, Crypto as Collateral & AI Upgrades Real Estate Dealmaking
Ultra-Long Mortgages, FHFA Crypto Push, Propy's $100M Expansion, + OpenAI for Health, Shutdown Relief Bill, Tech Rallies, UBS Bullish, China Lifts Export Ban +
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November 11, 2025
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👇️ Feature: 50-Yr Mortgages, Crypto as Collateral & AI Real Estate Dealmaking
Also: OpenAI for Health, Shutdown Relief Bill, Tech Rallies, UBS Bullish, China Lifts Export Ban, 50-Year Mortgage Plan, Privacy Law Shake-Up, Block Bitcoin Payments
Company Watch: CoreWeave, Propy, Ledger IPO, Gamma, Kaltura, Verizon
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TECH IN THE NEWS
Shutdown Relief Bill — The Senate advances a bill to end the government shutdown with Pres. Trump's support. It includes back pay for air traffic controllers and funds federal programs until Jan 30. House Speaker Johnson aims to pass soon.
Tech Stocks Rally — Tech stocks surged on hope of ending the shutdown. Nasdaq rose 2.2%, with S&P 500 and Dow also up. However, consumer confidence remains low, and key economic data releases are delayed.
UBS Bullish — UBS forecasts the S&P 500 reaching 7,500 by 2026 due to 14.4% earnings growth, particularly in tech. While AI boosts GDP, broader growth beyond tech is anticipated, with concerns of a market bubble easing.
Trade Truce — China lifts export restrictions on minerals vital for semiconductors after Trump - Xi talks. This eases supply pressures for firms like Apple and Nvidia. The U.S. will reduce tariffs, marking a significant tension de-escalation.
50-Year Mortgage Plan — The Trump admin proposes a 50-year fixed-rate mortgage to enhance homeownership affordability. While it lowers monthly payments, critics highlight concerns over higher overall interest, & slower equity.
Privacy Law Shake-Up — Proposed changes to the EU's privacy law might let Big Tech use personal data for AI training, sparking concerns among privacy advocates about weakened privacy protections.
50-Yr Mortgages, Crypto as Collateral & AI Upgrades Real Estate Dealmaking
TechBuzz Editorial
Washington just floated ultra-long 50-year mortgages as Wall Street warms to crypto collateral and startups like Propy and Real Intent wire AI into closings. Across policy, banking, and tech, the real estate system is evolving fast. A new FHFA crypto initiative aims to update how wealth is measured by directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to include crypto in mortgage assessments. Propy just made its first acquisition under a $100M national expansion plan. And, Real Intent is partnering with Real Scout to end the bottlenecks that slow down deals and reduce profit margins.
A 50-Year Mortgage Enters the Debate
A new idea is moving through Washington. President Trump says a 50-year mortgage could make homes more affordable for first-time buyers. The plan would stretch payments across half a century. That means smaller monthly bills but much higher total costs over time.
A $415,000 home with a 30-year loan at 6.2% costs about $2,038 per month. Over 50 years, the payment might fall to $1,800, but the total paid would climb from about $734,000 to more than $1 million. Supporters call it a creative fix for affordability, but many experts warn it could keep homeowners in debt longer and slow the pace of equity building. If the best idea for affordability is to charge buyers 25% more for houses, then we may be in trouble here.
Crypto Joins the Mortgage Conversation
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is also shaking things up. Director Bill Pulte has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to begin creating rules that count cryptocurrency holdings when judging mortgage risk.
About 15% of Americans own crypto. Allowing these assets to count toward loan qualification could help some buyers who are asset-rich but cash-poor. Critics in Congress say crypto’s price swings could make the housing market more fragile, but supporters argue it reflects the way personal wealth is changing.
Wall Street’s Crypto Collateral Push
JPMorgan Chase is moving in a similar direction. The bank plans to let institutional clients use Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) as collateral for loans by the end of the year. A trusted third party will hold the pledged tokens to manage risk.
The program expands Wall Street’s use of crypto beyond trading and ETFs. While it remains limited to large clients, the policy signals a slow blending of digital assets into mainstream finance. If it works, smaller lenders could follow.
AI Targets the Closing Table
While the government and banks focus on new loan rules, tech companies are rebuilding what happens inside each transaction. Propy, an AI-powered title and escrow firm, just made its first acquisition under a $100M national expansion plan, buying Delta South Title in Alabama, which controls over 40% of its local market.
Propy’s software adds AI escrow agents, automated settlement tracking, and digital document processing. The company says these tools can cut manual work by up to 70% and speed up closings that typically take weeks. The Alabama acquisition will serve as a model for more AI-led rollups across the country.
Exclusive Data Meets Automation for Agents
On the real estate sales side, Real Intent and RealScout have teamed up to launch Listing Engine, a system that blends exclusive ZIP code intent data with automated lead nurturing. Agents using Real Intent’s 1AgentPerZip™ program get access to predictive data showing who is likely to buy or sell in their area.
RealScout’s automation then converts those leads into appointments using property alerts and home value updates. Beta results show an 8% lead-to-appointment conversion rate, which is well above the industry average. Each ZIP code is exclusive, giving agents a clear territory and stronger return on their investment.
The Bigger Picture For Real Estate
All of these changes share one goal: making real estate more accessible and efficient. The industry has long relied on paperwork and manual reviews. Now, automation and new asset classes are changing how buyers qualify, how lenders assess risk, and how transactions close.
The results are still early, but the direction is clear. Real estate is becoming faster, smarter, and more digital as the push to modernize one of the world’s slowest industries is gaining real momentum.
“The ‘savings’ from 50-year mortgages may be totally negated by rising home prices. This is not the best way to solve housing affordability.”
COMPANIES TO WATCH
Meta — Plans a $600B investment over three years in the U.S. to enhance AI capabilities, including a $27B joint venture with Blue Owl Capital for the Hyperion data center in Louisiana. Aims for water positivity by 2030.
OpenAI — Exploring consumer health products including a generative AI-powered personal health assistant as part of an expansion, following strategic hires in healthcare, amid ongoing tech giants challenges in managing consumer med data.
Apple — Canceled the second-gen iPhone Air and reduced production of the current model due to low sales. Focusing on two flagship devices for fall 2026. The standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18E launch has been delayed to spring 2027.
Verizon — Sold $11B in bonds to fund its acquisition of Frontier Communications. This move, part of a $6T global bond sales surge, aims to expand its fiber-optic network. CEO Dan Schulman is focusing on strategic shifts following subscriber losses.
CoreWeave — The AI infrastructure and GPU rentals startup reported a $1.36B revenue, up 134% y-o-y, driven by significant deals with Meta and OpenAI. With a $55.6B backlog, It is a key player in the AI market, despite client dependency risks .
Propy — The real estate technology company acquired Delta South Title Inc. in Alabama, marking its first move in a $100M AI expansion. This acquisition aims to integrate AI and smart contracts, automating and transforming regional title firms.
Ledger — The NYC-based crypto hardware wallet company is eyeing an IPO or fundraise in 2025 due to rising demand. It secures around $100B in bitcoin, while facing competition and security challenges amidst increasing theft and assaults.
Gamma — The AI presentation startup, valued at $2.1B, achieved $100M ARR and raised a $68M Series B led by Andreessen Horowitz. Serve 70M users, it is profitable and challenges MS, showcasing successful growth without excessive cash burn.
Kaltura — Acquired conversational avatar startup eSelf for $27M, integrating AI expert Alan Bekker. This enhances enterprise video solutions with real-time AI-driven interactions aiming to revolutionize business training and customer support.
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CRYPTO WATCH
Coinbase Tokens — Coinbase is introducing a platform enabling U.S. investors to buy digital tokens pre-listing, boosting shares by 4%. Hosting monthly token sales, it enhances liquidity and marks the first U.S. public token sale access since 2018.
Crypto Volatility Shift — Companies are pivoting to fringe tokens, heightening volatility concerns. Digital asset treasuries depend on private placements amid market saturation. Analysts foresee industry consolidation.
UK Eases Stablecoin Rules — The Bank of England suggests stablecoin issuers can invest up to 60% of backing assets in government debt. It retains caps on holdings, drawing crypto industry criticism. Payments will be monitored, with FCA regulating.
Block Bitcoin Payments — Block has enabled Bitcoin payments for 4 million Square merchants via the Lightning Network, offering instant transactions with zero fees until 2027. This move aims to mainstream Bitcoin payments.
Spot XRP ETFs — The DTCC lists five spot XRP ETFs, suggesting imminent launches. Canary CEO plans to debut their XRP ETF next week, anticipating further entries this month as new SEC listing standards facilitate altcoin fund progress.
Monad's MON Token Sale — Launching a public sale for its MON token on Coinbase from Nov 17-22, offering 7.5% of its 100b supply at $0.025 each. The project, founded in 2022, targets mainnet launch on Nov 24.
Ledger — The crypto hardware wallet company is eyeing an IPO or fundraising in 2025 due to rising demand. Based in New York, Ledger secures around $100B in bitcoin, while facing competition and security challenges amidst increasing crime.
SPACE_RACE
Blue Origin Mars Launch_Mars mission delayed by weather to Nov 12.
Ceres-1 Rocket Failure_Fourth-stage failure after 20 successful missions.
Taurid Meteor Shower_Bright meteors peak with dark skies on Nov 12-18
Satellite Vulnerability_Unencrypted data risks government, military msgs.
Avio_Partners with Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for solid rocket motor supply.
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