Yesterday the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner made an announcement that has homeowners and taxpayers breathing a sigh of relief.
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will no longer extend government-backed home loans to illegal immigrants—a policy put in place under the Biden administration.
From now on, only U.S. citizens and legal residents will be eligible for FHA loans.
.@SecretaryTurner‘s Message to Illegal Aliens:
“You are cut off from HUD resources.”https://t.co/t9dx9PhUKl— Department of Housing and Urban Development (@HUDgov) March 28, 2025
For many Americans, this decision feels like a return to basic fairness. Housing assistance should prioritize American citizens, not those who broke the law to be here in the first place.
A Policy That Never Made Sense
Under the previous policy, illegal immigrants could qualify for FHA-backed mortgages, meaning they were given access to taxpayer-supported loans that helped them buy homes.
The FHA insures these loans, making it easier for borrowers to get approved and secure lower interest rates.
That’s great for struggling American families—but why was this benefit extended to those who didn’t follow the legal path into the country?
Imagine working hard, paying taxes, and trying to afford a home—only to find out your tax dollars are helping someone who isn’t even here legally buy a house before you can.
That’s the kind of backwards logic that frustrates everyday Americans.
Wait. We’ve been giving illegal aliens mortgages backed by American taxpayers?! WTF. Seriously. WTF. pic.twitter.com/pBKTX0Uuwb
— Marina Medvin (@MarinaMedvin) March 27, 2025
Putting Americans First
Secretary Turner’s decision reflects a shift toward prioritizing American citizens in government programs, and frankly, it’s about time.
The primary job of any government is to serve its own people first.
If limited resources are available for housing programs, those resources should go to hardworking American families—not to individuals who entered the country illegally.
And let’s not forget the housing crisis we’re already facing.
Home prices are soaring, rent is through the roof, and many young Americans are struggling to afford their first home.
Why should the government be making it even harder for them by allowing illegal immigrants to compete for the same benefits?
What Critics Are Saying
Some say that denying FHA loans to illegal immigrants is unfair and discriminatory.
They claim that many of these individuals work hard and contribute to society, so they should be eligible for government-backed housing assistance.
But here’s the thing—just because someone works hard doesn’t mean they’re entitled to government benefits, especially if they aren’t here legally.
Plenty of Americans work hard every day and don’t qualify for government-backed loans.
The law is the law, and immigration status matters when it comes to accessing taxpayer-funded programs.
The Bigger Picture
This decision also ties into the broader issue of illegal immigration and how much it costs taxpayers.
Programs like FHA-backed loans for illegal immigrants only add to the already heavy burden.
America has always been a land of opportunity—but that opportunity should be reserved for those who follow the rules.
By ensuring that FHA loans go only to legal residents and citizens, the government is taking a step toward fairness, responsibility, and common sense.
This isn’t about being anti-immigrant—it’s about being pro-American.
Secretary Turner’s move puts hardworking American families first, and that’s exactly what our government should be doing.
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