Family help is common on high-value Indiana purchases — when the donor is eligible and the paper trail is airtight. We structure gifts so underwriting does not stall at the finish line.
Jumbo investors allow gift funds more often than buyers expect — but they are stricter about source, relationship, and seasoning than a casual wire transfer. The gift must be documented as a true gift with no repayment expected.
Some programs let gifts cover the full down payment on a primary residence. Others require you to bring a minimum percentage from your own seasoned assets, especially above certain LTVs or on second homes.
Donor eligibility and contribution rules vary by investor.
Most gift delays are paperwork — not eligibility.
Relative gifts clear far more easily than friend or business gifts. We check investor rules before funds move.
Amount, property address, relationship, and “no repayment” language must match what the investor requires.
Show funds leaving the donor account and arriving in yours — screenshots without statements are not enough.
Gifts for down payment do not always replace post-closing reserve requirements. Plan both layers of cash.
Clear instructions before anyone wires money.
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Often yes — from an eligible donor, with a proper gift letter and a clear paper trail showing the money moved from donor to you. Some investors still require you to contribute a portion of your own funds.
Typically a relative (parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner). Friend gifts and business gifts are more restricted and depend on the investor.
Many jumbo programs allow gifts for part or all of the down payment on a primary home, but overlays can require a minimum borrower contribution — especially at higher LTVs or on second homes.
A signed gift letter, donor bank statements showing the funds left their account, and your deposit evidence. Large unexplained deposits without a trail get flagged.
We tell you exactly what the donor needs before any money moves.
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