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"While I support making it easier for low-income families to buy a
home, I am concerned that the governor's proposal creates a special
benefit for individuals who are living in Illinois illegally," said
Mitchell. "I don't believe the taxpayers of this state should be
held financially responsible for a mortgage, should the borrower
default on the loan." Earlier this week, Blagojevich announced the
creation of the Opportunity I-Loans Program within the Illinois
Housing Development Authority. This program would allow loans to be
awarded to individuals with an Individual Taxpayer Identification
Number. Illegal immigrants who have applied for and have received an
ITIN would be eligible for the new loans.
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 Mitchell's bill,
House Bill 4248, says funds in the Illinois Affordable Housing
Trust Fund may not be used to make a grant, mortgage or other
payment to or on behalf of an illegal alien.
"Some 11 million illegal immigrants are estimated to be living in
the United States, and many lenders are making mortgages available
to them despite their legal status. What private business does is
their own decision, but I oppose backing these loans with taxpayers'
hard-earned dollars, which is why I have introduced this bill," said
Mitchell.
[News release from
Rep. Bill Mitchell]
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