The California State Senate voted 23-11 to approve a bill that opens a state program for down payment assistance to illegal immigrants. However, it is unclear whether Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign or veto the bill.
AB 1840 would require the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loans program to overlook the immigration status of applicants for loans that are up to 20% of the home’s purchase price, with assistance provided up to $150,000 per person. The only interest paid on this loan is 15% or 20% of the home’s increase in value upon selling the property, depending on their income level. The program is run by the California Housing Finance Agency and receives state funding.
The bill’s author, State Rep. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), has sought to downplay the immigrant status nature of his bill by highlighting that applicants must meet Fannie Mae requirements, including having a taxpayer identification number or a Social Security number to prove they are taxpayers. But Republican opponents to the bill have argued the state cannot afford expanding the program – 18,000 individuals applied for the $255 million program this year through a lottery, resulting in 1,700 applicants winning up to $150,000 each towards down payment and closing costs.
Newsom has not made any public comment on the bill, which makes its fate uncertain. He has until the end of September to sign or veto the bill.
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They just love being the worst state in the country. They ruined it
Maybe read past the headline idiot * 1st they have to meet FHA requirements
2nd social security number is must and a a track record of paying taxes. Then you have to qualify like have a job etc… I’d bet your not one of those ppl who even pay taxes
I’m glad I’m not a taxpayer in California; NY is bad enough but not as bad as there.
My guess is you don’t even pay taxes but whine cause you don’t qualify
If they only pay the interest at time of sale; maybe they will always stay in California and don’t move
WTF?
Another handout rewarding illegal immigration, on the backs of hard working law abiding citizens. Enough is enough!
How on earth is a LOAN with interest a handout?!??!?!
If it fails due to non payment the State of California should be liable not the rest of the Countries tax payers. We cover to much stupid shit out of California. They are in deep debt and the rest of us have to bail them out. Enough is enough.
You have that backwards. California sends money yovthe Feds to support red states. Under 10% of applicants will actually get this loan – don’t think not disqualifying illegals is a good idea but calm down on the entire state a d the disinfo.
As resident of one the red welfare states I have to say “Thank God for CA”, as well as NY and some others. They are subsidizing poor backward states, the rest of country is NOT bailing them out.
I couldn’t believe this when I saw it on X. What is wrong with this state. Newscum is the worst Governor. They’re destroying our golden state with their outrageous policies by taking care of the illegal immigrants and not their own people. The homeless situation is out of hand. The crime is out of hand. The taxes are out of hand. I don’t think the state of California can afford this anyway.
Why are they doing this to get votes? I can’t think of one logical reason other than that. Our taxes are the highest in the nation, and after speaking with my financial advisors and accountants, Seriously, contemplating leaving the state.
I live in a good neighborhood in Los Angeles and I have to go everywhere with pepper spray. I have witnessed muggings in broad daylight. Two nice elderly men taking a walk at 4 o’clock in the afternoon and Beverly Hills. 3 men jumped out of a car And robbed them at gunpoint.
I’m seeing homeless now in Malibu! Orange County, at least it’s safer but the real estate pricing is out the window.
The police aren’t allowed to do their jobs!
What part of California SENATE do you not understand? |
Did you even bother to read the article before blaming the Governor, including this line: “Newsom has not made any public comment on the bill.”
You must be lawfully present in the United States, with supporting evidence, to obtain a Social Security number.
It’s time to get out of California. As Trump has said, they are coming after ALL of us.
Wow what a scumbag he is. He doesn’t care about the state of California. I don’t live there but I used to love to go to California to visit for vacation. I’ve been all over there and for what he’s doing and allowing this to happen. He is no good. I feel sorry for California and the people that live there. It’s a disgrace that he’s given all these illegals all of this when they don’t belong in this country. This is unacceptable you need to get him out of office.
Who he? The headline specifies California SENATE, in which there is more than one he. The article says “Newsom has not made any public comment on the bill”. It’s not the Governor’s doing, so who exactly are you ranting about?
What about OUR HOMELESS VETS, first and U.S. homeless Citizens!!
A vote in support of AB1840 is effectively a violation of the elected officials oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and work for the best interests of the U.S. citizens they’ve sworn to protect and represent. AB1840 deprives U.S. citizens of benefits they have, as citizens, earned. AB1840 encourages and rewards illegal behavior; it’s another magnet for illegal immigration.
No U.S. citizen taxpayer money should be used to subsidize and support illegal activity, as AB1840 does. It is a blatant act of moral and intellectual bankruptcy by Democrats. Democrats are giving U.S. citizens the “middle finger” and pandering to criminals.
It makes you wonder if the Mexican Drug and Human Trafficking Cartels are funding the Democrats’ campaigns and/or paying them kick-backs.
More horsecrap conspiracy
Please explain how this violates their oath.
Here’s the text of The U.S. Constitution https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript
This is CA’s oath of office: I, [name] do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter.
Also, Federal Law disagrees, with you.
Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code: “A State may provide that an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States is eligible for any State or local public benefit for which such alien would otherwise be ineligible under subsection (a), only through the enactment of a State law after August 22, 1996, which affirmatively provides for such eligibility.”
Absurd!! What motivation does the law abiding, hard working citizen has to continue doing what is law abiding when the State makes it easy to the ones that break the laws. 🙁 🙁
This is confusing to me when to get a TIN or SS # you have to show documentation indicating you are in the U.S. thru the proper channels..
GROSSLY MISLEADING HEADLINE! The program prohibits disqualifying an applicant based solely on immigrations status, this Act simply clarifies that to assure compliance with Federal law.
“Program eligibility. CalHFA implements a variety of home purchase assistance program included the California Dream for All Program. In order to be eligible for the California Dream for All Program, each borrower must be a first-time homebuyer; be either a citizen or other National of the United States, or a “Qualified Alien” as defined under 8 USC Section 1641 (e.g., a refugee, an individual who has been granted asylum, or a lawful permanent resident); and meet specified credit, income, and loan requirements, including Fannie Mae underwriting goals (see #3 below). In addition, at least one borrower must be a first-generation homebuyer and a current California resident.
Federal requirements. As noted above, the California Dream for All Program requires first mortgages to meet the underwriting goals of the Federal National Mortgage Association (commonly known as Fannie Mae). Fannie Mae is a government-sponsored enterprise under the conservatorship of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Fannie Mae purchases mortgages from lenders to free up the money they need to make other mortgage loans, thereby ensuring the ongoing availability of affordable mortgages. Fannie Mae’s standards require a borrower to have a valid Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), in addition to meeting existing legal residency and documentation requirements. The author’s office notes that individuals who are able to obtain an ITIN are generally those who have achieved Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
Under Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code, “A State may provide that an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States is eligible for any State or local public benefit for which such alien would otherwise be ineligible under subsection (a), only through the enactment of a State law after August 22, 1996, which affirmatively provides for such eligibility.”
Eligibility requirements for the California Dream for All Program include undocumented individuals with an ITIN who also meet existing legal residency and documentation requirements. However, this eligibility is specified in program regulations, which the author notes is insufficient to meet the requirements of Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the US Code. Accordingly, this bill will explicitly provide in statute that a program applicant who meets all other requirements for a CalHFA home purchase assistance program, including but not limited to any requirements imposed by Fannie Mae or other loan servicer, shall not be disqualified solely based on their immigration status.”
This is totally wrong… They are “Illegal Aliens” ILLEGAL ALIENS
I am embarrassed to be born, raised and still living in California. How in the world is tax payers money going to illegal immigrants? Newsom and the democrats are moronic. The last time I checked, illegal immigrants means they are not supposed to be here!!