This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Typically, for conventional loans and VA loans, lenders require an explanation for any gift you receive that's over half the value of your total household monthly income. For instance, if you earn $5,000 a month in income, lenders require a letter for any gifts you receive that are more than $2,500.
As of 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) determined that the annual exclusion on a gift per person per year is $18,000, an increase of $1,000 over the 2023 limit.
Verifying the Gift Funds A copy of the donor's check and borrower's deposit slip. A copy of the donor's withdrawal slip and borrower's deposit slip. Proof of the electronic transfer of funds from the donor's account to the borrower's account or to the closing agent. A copy of the donor's check to the closing agent.
Documentation Requirements Gifts must be evidenced by a letter signed by the donor, called a gift letter. When the gift is sourced by a trust established by an acceptable donor or an estate of an acceptable donor, the gift letter must be signed by the donor and list the name of the trust or the estate account.