Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Conforming Loans and Gift Fund Eligibility

A common question I receive is whether or not an individual can use gift funds for down payment on a single family.  The short answer is yes, you can use Gift Funds for a conforming purchase transaction on a one unit primary residence.

Conforming Loan Purchase Transaction -using Gift Funds:
(partial summary)

  • Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac eligible (call me for the program differences)
  • Primary residences
  • Purchase transactions
  • Expanded debt ratio allowed with Approve/Eligible; LP-Accept
  • Reduced MI Coverage available
  • Cash on hand may be acceptable for down payment and closing costs-subjective
  • Fixed rate 95% LTV/CLTV
  • ARMs 90% LTV/CLTV
  • Pre-Purchase Home buyer Counseling may be required  (call me for details)


One of the advantages over a conforming loan vs. FHA loan is the lower mortgage insurance requirements.  FHA loans generally require a much higher monthly mortgage insurance premium AND an up front mortgage insurance premium of 1.75% on most FHA Single Family forward loans.  (Read more about how mortgage insurance works HERE)

FHA loans will allow Gift funds and you would only have a 3.5% minimum investment.  However, if you can come up with the additional 1.5% for down payment, you may be eligible for better overall loans terms utilizing a conforming loan.

As with any mortgage transaction, there are many factors which will contribute to the final approval. And remember - DO NOT make any major financial changes when you are in the middle of a mortgage transaction.  Lenders can and will re-pull credit to confirm no additional debt has been taken out.

Until Next Time,


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Remember, every individual mortgage situation is different and unique -just like you are.  Please contact me for a no obligation review of your mortgage situation.  I am happy to help YOU.   

Mortgage approval of your income, assets and credit are available on purchase transactions.  GET Pre-Approved today before you submit your offer letter on a home purchase.  It is Fast and Easy!