What is an FHA gift letter for a house?

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures loans made by FHA-approved lenders and allows the entire minimum 3.5% down payment to be gifted. FHA gift letter records are required, with supporting documents resembling those necessary in conventional guidelines.

What is the expectation of repayment on a mortgage gift letter?

There can be no expectation of repayment. Every lender requires this. There’s a free, downloadable mortgage gift letter sample (not to be construed as a valid legal contract – I’m not a lawyer) toward the bottom of this article. It includes a sample of the required fields for any loan program (e.g. Conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loans).

Are there different types of gift letter guidelines for loan programs?

Depending on the loan program, you might see slight variations in the format of the gift letter, but the basic required information is the same. Here’s a look at the gift letter guidelines for each type of loan. Fannie Mae gift guidelines

Do I need a gift letter for a mortgage?

But you’ll need what’s known as a "mortgage gift letter." What’s a mortgage gift letter? If you receive down payment money from a relative or friend, your lender will want to see a gift letter. A gift letter for a mortgage is a form from your donor declaring that the down payment funds have been given to you as a gift.