What’s more, some immigrants who have been in the United States long enough to buy a home may soon return to the rental pool in light of the subprime debacle facing the U.S. housing industry. Bowdler of the National Council of La Raza says Hispanic families were disproportionately more likely to receive sub-prime and other risky loans during the housing frenzy of 2004 and 2005.
The Immigrant Experience
For years, the apartment industry has debated the extent to which the Hispanic immigrant demographic would influence its operations. This special investigation weaves together the realities and falsehoods inherent in this renter group—and the findings may surprise you.
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Randy Pollak
