Download Michigan Gift Letter for Mortgage Template template, modify and send for signing using BoloForms Signature. 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 gift letter for a mortgage shows your lender that you don't need to repay gift money toward your down payment. A gift letter should include the name and contact information of the donor and a statement that no repayment is expected. Documentation: Requires a gift letter specifying the amount, relationship, and that no repayment is expected. A down payment can be hard to come by. One option is to be gifted the money, but this has certain requirements, such as a gift letter. This letter is a formal statement from the person giving the money to your client, saying that it's a gift and they don't have to pay it back.