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Post Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:04 am    Post subject: Can I use gift funds as a down payment?
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Can I use gift funds as a down payment?
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Post Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:54 am    Post subject:
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Yes, you can put gift money for downpayment, but you have to show your credit history & good income proof to lender.

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Post Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:04 am    Post subject:
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much more to add: with fha loans, for example, all of your down payment can be gifted (from a family member, fiancee, etc.).

with conventional loans, gifts are restricted and most down payment money must be your own.

and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

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Post Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:33 pm    Post subject:
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see some more information here

http://www.mortgagefit.com/gift-letter-1.html
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Post Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:40 pm    Post subject: re
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hi,
Yes ofcouse you can use gift funds for downpayment but you need good credit score and history to show the lender then you are qualify for loan,

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stev
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