California Moves to Expand Zero-Down, Interest-Free Home Loan Program to Illegal Immigrants

A proposed law would expand California’s homebuyer assistance program of zero-interest loans for the down payment on a home to illegal immigrants.
California Moves to Expand Zero-Down, Interest-Free Home Loan Program to Illegal Immigrants
A sign is posted in front of a home for sale in San Rafael, Calif., on Sept. 28, 2021. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
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A controversial bill that would let illegal immigrants receive the same kind of homebuyer assistance as U.S. citizens has advanced in the California state legislature, drawing criticism from those who object to granting perks to people who break the law by entering the country illegally.

The measure, Assembly Bill 1840, was first introduced in mid-January, and after several amendments, it advanced last week to the Committee on Housing and Community Development, where it awaits further action.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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