Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

A gift letter for a mortgage confirms that some or all of the borrower’s down payment money is a gift that doesn’t need to be repaid and that the giver isn’t involved in the purchase or ownership of ...

When you buy a home with a mortgage and use a gift of cash or equity toward that purchase, you need to get a gift letter from the donor. A gift letter documents where the gift comes from and confirms ...