The down low on using GIFT funds for down payment…

Many types of mortgage financing allow for GIFT FUNDS to be used towards down payment.  The basics?
* Gift funds need to come from a blood relative (“donor”)

* The “donor” needs to be willing to provide the “source” of the funds.  This can be a bit tricky as many times the relative does NOT want to provide bank statements or asset statements to show where the money came from.  There is no way around this so prepare for it from the beginning.

* The “donor’s” bank statement can not show any LARGE deposits into it in the statement period.  The reason for this is the underwriter wants to see that the “gift funds’ are not borrowed funds requiring a repayment.

* The “donor” will sign a gift letter stating they are gifting the funds from Account “X” and that the funds do not have to be repaid.

* Those funds should then be wired directly to the escrow company handling the transaction.  This helps to avoid having to “paper trail” the funds through the borrowers account and again to escrow.  If the “donor” sends the funds directly to the escrow company it eliminates this step.

Remember, on FHA loans, 100% of the down payment AND closing costs can be gifted.

Be sure to check on the specific type of CONVENTIONAL loan you are qualified for as to the allowable “gift funds” per your program.

Ready to get started?  You can apply ONLINE conveniently at www.fcfs.net

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 602.294.9288

or E-mail:  mortgagedr@fcfs.net

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Having a dream is good, Owning one is better!

Leslie Nilsen

Owner/Broker

First Class Financial Services, proudly Arizona mortgage lending since 1999.

602.294.9288(O)

602.294.9830(F)

www.fcfs.net

MB#0902810

NMLS #162494

AZDFI Loan Officer # LO-0911453

 

 

 

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Surprisingly, it’s easy.  First, and foremost, you need to complete a mortgage application.  You can do that by going online to www.fcfs.net and click APPLY ONLINE! This will walk you through the full application and it is emailed back to me as soon as you hit submit!  OR you can call the office at 602.294.9288 and we can do one together over the phone.

You should have the following items handy when we do the application:
Current paycheck stub

Last years W2 

Current asset account statements (checking, savings, 401K etc)

Once I have the application, I will pull a copy of your credit report.  

We now have a full picture of where you currently stand and an idea of what you qualify for.

We will spend the time together to review your application, your credit report and what you qualify for.  What down payment you should be prepared for? What the new mortgage payment will likely look  like? Things that you should consider as you start your house hunting?  As well as cover any questions you may have.

Once you have a loan approval, you are ready to hit the streets with your realtor! Need an Arizona realtor referral? We can help with that as well! You can see a list of our preferred realtors on the website as well at http://fcfs.net/custompage-view.aspx?id=28 

We will provide the neccessary PreQualification Letter that your realtor will need in order for you to make an offer.   Many times, as you begin looking at Arizona homes, we may need to re-visit your application so we can compare what you find, with what the mortgage numbers will look like.  Ensure that you still have the same comfort level as when you began looking. 

Once you have an accepted offer from the seller… we are off an running! This is when your Arizona mortgage loan submission process begins.  Stay tuned for further blog posts on how the Arizona mortgage loan submission process works!

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or of course, you can always call 602.294.9288

Having a dream is good, Owning one is better!

Leslie Nilsen

Owner/Broker

First Class Financial Services, proudly Arizona mortgage lending since 1999.

602.294.9288(O)

602.294.9830(F)

www.fcfs.net

MB#0902810

NMLS #162494

AZDFI Loan Officer # LO-0911453