10/14/2026
This is one of the most underused tools I see. On FHA, conventional, and several other loan types, a family member can gift you the full down payment amount. The key word is properly documented. We need a gift letter, proof the funds came from the giver's account, and a paper trail showing the money moving into yours.
Skipping this step, or trying to deposit gift money as cash, is one of the fastest ways to create unnecessary underwriting delays. Do it right from the start and it's seamless.
👉 DM me and let's talk about how to document gift funds correctly.