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GIFT LETTER

A Gift Letter is a signed statement confirming that money given to you is a true gift, not a loan you must repay. Use this free, ready-to-edit template to meet mortgage lender requirements for down payment gifts quickly and correctly. Simply fill in the details, download, and e-sign it online in minutes.

What Is a Gift Letter and Why Do Lenders Ask for One?

A Gift Letter is a written document from a family member or close friend stating that they gave you money as a gift with no plan to be paid back. It's most often used when buying a home, since lenders need proof that your down payment funds aren't a hidden loan. The letter usually includes the donor's name, their relationship to you, the gift amount, the date, and the property address. Without it, a lender may count the money as debt or delay your mortgage approval.

Avoid Mortgage Delays With a Lender-Ready Gift Letter

Writing a gift letter on your own can lead to missing details that lenders require, like a clear "no repayment expected" statement or the donor's bank account information. Even small mistakes can slow down your loan approval or push back your closing date. A ready-made Gift Letter Template already includes all the key sections lenders look for in a clear, simple format. You and the donor just fill in the blanks, so your paperwork is complete and ready to submit the first time.

Ideal for Homebuyers, Parents, and Family Members Giving Money

This template is useful for first-time homebuyers getting help from parents or grandparents with a down payment or closing costs. It also helps family members, such as siblings, aunts, or uncles, who want to give money toward a relative's home purchase. Couples receiving wedding gifts to buy a home can use it too. Beyond mortgages, it works for documenting large cash gifts for a car, education, or business start-up, so everyone has a clear record that the money doesn't need to be repaid.

How to Fill Out a Gift Letter Step by Step

Start by adding the donor's full name, address, phone number, and their relationship to the person receiving the gift. Next, enter the receiver's name, the gift amount, and the date the money was or will be given. Add the address of the property being purchased if it's for a mortgage. Include a clear statement that the money is a gift and does not need to be repaid. Finally, add the donor's bank details if required, then have both the donor and receiver sign and date the letter.

How to Use Agreed Templates

Start With the Template

Open the Product Agreement Template in your Agreed workspace and begin with a ready-to-use agreement structure.

Customize Agreement Details

Add or edit product details, responsibilities, pricing, deliverables, timelines, and other terms to match your agreement needs.

Review, Sign & Manage

Send the agreement for review and approval, collect signatures, and manage the completed agreement securely in Agreed.

Frequently Asked Questions.

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Most lenders accept gifts from family members, such as parents, grandparents, or siblings. Some loan programs, like FHA loans, also allow gifts from close friends, employers, or charities.

Usually no. For 2026, a person can give up to $19,000 to each recipient without filing a gift tax return. Larger gifts may need IRS Form 709, but tax is rarely owed.

Most lenders don't require notarization, but some may ask for it. Check with your lender before signing to make sure the letter meets their exact requirements.

Lenders often ask for bank statements showing the money leaving the donor's account and arriving in yours. This "paper trail" helps prove the funds are a real gift.

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