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Tanya · Senior Chief Petty Officer Joined: 13 Aug 2004 Posts: 570

MILWAUKEE — "Javier and Araceli Garcia, illegal immigrants from Mexico, never imagined that the U.S. government would help them buy a home.

But last year, the couple secured a $54,600 mortgage to buy the gray, 1,158-square-foot bungalow that they had been renting for eight months. The Wisconsin housing authority financed the loan. The Internal Revenue Service gave them an identification number that let them apply for it at local Mitchell Bank, which was happy to take their business.

“We thought we would never buy a home, because of our (illegal) status,” said Mrs. Garcia.

Competition for new customers is driving banks to offer home loans and other financial services to illegal immigrants — and they are getting help from government agencies, such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

The FDIC encourages banks to lend and invest in underserved markets regardless of customers’ immigration status."

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/business/12097656.htm

Nutso · PO3 Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 271 Location: Minnesota

How can I become an illegal??? I could afford a bigger house and a new car if I didn't have to pay taxes.

GM Strong · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 12:28 am Post subject:

I would bet if you were an illegal and the gummint wanted your house ala eminent domain, the ACLU and the Libs would go to your defense and somehow find it unconstitutional. Shocked

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dusty · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 6:52 pm Post subject:

Is it just me or is the world upside down?

Dusty

GM Strong · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:43 pm Post subject:

Doll · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:16 am Post subject: