The letter must explain who is gifting the money, where the donor's funds are coming from and the relationship between the donor and the recipient. A mortgage gift letter is a statement that assures your lender the money that came into your account is a gift and not a loan.• The payment letter must disclose all monthly payments included in the mortgage payment. The purpose of this letter is to document that the money does not need to be repaid as well as the donor's name, contract information, and relationship to you. A gift letter is a note from a donor to your lender regarding cash funds for your mortgage down payment. A gift letter is a way for lenders to verify that the person giving you money for a mortgage isn't involved in the home purchase. A budget is a roadmap to plan your finances and keep track of where your money goes. Budgeting is a helpful tool whether you're working hard to make ends meet. Copy of canceled earnest money check (front and back). Copy of the donor's gift check.