I work as an SBA lender that can do National SBA loans on commercial real estate such as this.

He told me he was an auditor for uncle sam. this is red flag, that is red flag....etc. i am not trying to claim an arm and a leg. i only claim some donations which i actually have the credit card statements to proof it.

@David Kuhlke, it's been my experience that local banks and CUs have a lot more flexibility in what they're able to do. National

If I want to help the homeless I will donate to a charity or volunteer at Habit for Humanity, but I will not alter my business model.If you choose to not rent to illegals based on moral beliefs then that perfectly fine and that is your choice. 

She declined that offer, but then I offered to buy as much as she could gather, with the understanding that 100% of it would be donated to charity and she happily accepted. 

The attorney I use cannot do nation wide.   

I may take an extra trip, donate to charity, or give the kids a cash gift.  

Your point about open-ended exposure is a good one - didn't think about.My gnawing observation is that I have a product (housing) that some people are simply getting squeezed out of - they CAN'T get it, even from charities I might financially donate to because there simply isn't enough supply in the right areas.  

Off topic- Food is rarely thrown out because of government regulations; it's up to the stores to set those standards, and it often involves extra cost to them to donate the food so they throw it away.  

is it a donation?