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Bank Offers American Dream To Illegal Immigrants
Yahoo News ^ | 1/24/2006 | 10News

Posted on 01/24/2006 8:11:11 AM PST by Jhohanna

It's the American dream -- buying a home for your family. And now you don't have to be in the country legally to own one.

Wells Fargo is first major California lender to offer home loans to illegal immigrants, 10News reported.

"We're not required to ask the immigration status of any of our customers. That is the responsibility of the federal government," Wells Fargo bank representative Jerry Ruiz said.

The program is called "Celebrate Home" and Wells Fargo says it complies with all federal regulations, 10News reported.

Applicants do need a tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service for people who do not have Social Security numbers.

Ruiz said the program is targeted to Wells Fargo customers who have been an account holder for at least six months and who can show proof of residency for two years in the United States -- along with proof that they have filed and reported income taxes using an individual taxpayer identification number.

There are an estimated 10 to 12 million illegal workers in the United States.

Critics say even though the program is legal, it sends the wrong message.

"Any time you have a bank institution lending money to help people buy homes when they're not even allowed to be in the country, it is something that runs contrary to the law. It aids and abets people who are breaking the law," said Ira Melman of the Federation of Immigration Reform.

A bill is being introduced in Congress that would make it illegal to issue loans to illegal immigrants, according to 10News.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: aliens; ca; housing; illegalimmigration; immigrantlist; immigration; mortage
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To: EternalVigilance

I understand "and" - see every post I've written above.


141 posted on 01/24/2006 12:04:45 PM PST by clawrence3
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To: clawrence3

the 14th Amendment include children of SLAVES BROUGHT ILLEGALLY TO THE U.S. so perhaps you should brush up on your history before posting - Bush and Alito certainly do have an opinion (as does brother Jeb in Florida ; )

Please tell me how many "Peons" have been brought up here in chains?. Been far more effort put into keeping or kicking them out. Trouble is they are just like mice attempting to enter the grain bin. Sooner or later they will find their parasitic way in. That is what they are on this great nation. Parasites. Definition parasite. Organism that lives off of a host to it's detriment. Pretty well apples here doesn't it Clawrence.


142 posted on 01/24/2006 12:05:04 PM PST by Sterco
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To: clawrence3

Uhhuh. So I suppose the migrant workers that are paid in cash daily under the table that go home to a migrant worker camp and pimp 12 year old girls for sex with their 'buddies' as they cook meth to sell for cash. Yah... they are paying taxes. BTW, this is documented, provable, and happens *all* the time in San Diego County. And no, for 5 years now, Wells Fargo has been using the Mexican ID in place of the tax ID number. IE: FALSE IDENTIFICATION.


143 posted on 01/24/2006 12:05:41 PM PST by Jhohanna (Born Free)
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To: clawrence3

Then I welcome the challenge. :)


144 posted on 01/24/2006 12:06:37 PM PST by Jhohanna (Born Free)
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To: hsmomx3

How *would* property taxes work? Oh wait... this is Mexifornia. They don't care.


145 posted on 01/24/2006 12:07:32 PM PST by Jhohanna (Born Free)
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To: clawrence3

Yes, you did... you asked: What about your mother? So, there you are. And Um, I started this thread, so therefore, I thought it was directed at me. Not to mention, it's WHO I AM.


146 posted on 01/24/2006 12:08:44 PM PST by Jhohanna (Born Free)
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To: steel_resolve

I experienced the very same quandary a few days ago. After reading a few more of the posters thoughts, I saw just how pointless it would have been. Some are too far gone or have a vested interest.


147 posted on 01/24/2006 12:09:46 PM PST by moehoward
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To: EternalVigilance

You're my hero. I gotta read that whole thing. :) That's *awesome*!!!


148 posted on 01/24/2006 12:09:56 PM PST by Jhohanna (Born Free)
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To: Itzlzha
*absolutely*! My family history is as colored as anyones with generational roots in America... talk about the bootstraps. :D And being a part of the founding of this nation and the generations of men defending her every war and every day... it's an honor to uphold those traditions.

I know that things are going to get nuts here in this country within the next 5-10 years.. I see it all the time. I've been searching for proper firearms to protect me and my loved ones, since the ones my grandfather left me were stolen by his hippy daughter (the baby boomer generation is lost) and sold for drugs (guess where??? Mexico!). But even the gun laws here in Cali are so prohibitive, it SUCKS. But I'm working on it.

I would be honored to join your response list. :D I have an army of documents and bookmarks at my disposal. :)
149 posted on 01/24/2006 12:14:15 PM PST by Jhohanna (Born Free)
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To: EternalVigilance

Bump the good reference.


150 posted on 01/24/2006 12:20:00 PM PST by moehoward
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To: clawrence3

"Have a nice day."
128 posted on 01/24/2006 11:55:08 AM PST
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1563956/posts?page=128#128++

And here I was figuring that you were heading off to lunch with a la ratshit leader, I mean a La Raza leader.


151 posted on 01/24/2006 12:21:31 PM PST by B4Ranch (No expiration date is on the Oath to protect America from all enemies, foreign and domestic.)
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To: Jhohanna

This is a travesty - the only thing worse is our federal government making us into chumps by telling us we have to pay FOR these law breakers' education, health care, "don't ask - don't tell" police policies, denigrating the minute men project, catch and release, in-state tuition...

Next time I'll remember to ask all my dear elected representatives for atleast a kiss before I get screwed... /s


152 posted on 01/24/2006 12:22:50 PM PST by Libertina
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To: Jhohanna
I wonder what kind of a "credit score" an Illegal has?

We recently bought a second home. We had to wait two weeks to see if we "qualified". They didn't give us a break for paying on our main home on time till it was paid for..Go figure..

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153 posted on 01/24/2006 12:29:22 PM PST by spectre (Spectre's wife)
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To: spectre; Stellar Dendrite; NRA2BFree; Happy2BMe; Spiff; Pelham; Das Outsider; moehoward; ...
I wonder what kind of a "credit score" an Illegal has?

OOOOO-oooooh!

What a FASCINATING point!

Gee clawrence3, just how DOES an Illegal Infiltrator get a "credit score", as the REST OF US have to have! How DOES an Illegal acquire "credit"? Just what Soc. Sec. # was used in the application?

Hmmm? Or are we now seeing ANOTHER "exclusive" benefit of being an Illegal Infiltrator?

EXCELLENT point spectre!

154 posted on 01/24/2006 12:35:59 PM PST by Itzlzha ("The avalanche has already started...it is too late for the pebbles to vote")
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To: clawrence3

Probably. They've already shown an obvious disregard for the laws of this country by coming here illegally.


155 posted on 01/24/2006 12:38:45 PM PST by Serb5150 (Mr. T is allergic to doorknobs. That's why he can only kick through doors.)
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To: B4Ranch; Jhohanna; clawrence3
And here I was figuring that you were heading off to lunch with a la ratshit leader, I mean a La Raza leader.

This is for you both, as you may not have seen these pics before...I'm fairly sure that clawrence3 is VERY familiar with this...

Note the banner in the last pic..."Just like La Raza, Palestinians want Land & Freedom!"

If THAT doesn't put the cap on this, as well as send a chill down your spine...

156 posted on 01/24/2006 12:41:23 PM PST by Itzlzha ("The avalanche has already started...it is too late for the pebbles to vote")
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To: Itzlzha

Where was that last picture taken?


157 posted on 01/24/2006 12:45:27 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
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To: B4Ranch

I did go to lunch (by myself though). What was your point?


158 posted on 01/24/2006 12:48:21 PM PST by clawrence3
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To: Jhohanna

Sorry for any confusion, but that question in post #70 on 01/24/2006 11:17:48 AM PST was specifically to: steel_resolve who has refused to answer. I did not question your heritage.


159 posted on 01/24/2006 12:51:00 PM PST by clawrence3
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To: Serb5150

Well, then prosecute them for any other laws they violate. Rounding up 19 million illegals otherwise is not something the government should be doing during war.


160 posted on 01/24/2006 12:53:25 PM PST by clawrence3
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