What if part of my down payment is a gift?
Gifts can be a game-changer, but proper documentation is crucial.
Key Points
If someone is gifting you your down payment, your lender will need a gift letter.
The gift letter needs to confirm that you don't have to pay back the money.
Good paperwork helps your lender approve your mortgage and get it insured.
No specific minimum credit score of 600 is mandated by OSFI or CMHC; lenders set their own credit score requirements.
Your mortgage payments and other debts can't be more than 39% of your gross income for housing costs, or 44% for total debt.
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Related Questions
What's the difference between a co-signer and a guarantor?
A co-signer is on title and equally liable from day one; a guarantor stays off title and is only pursued after the primary borrower defaults.
How do lenders assess the creditworthiness of co-signers and guarantors?
Lenders thoroughly evaluate the financial stability of co-signers and guarantors to mitigate mortgage default risks.
What are the key debt service ratios and qualifying rates lenders use?
Debt service ratios (GDS/TDS) and qualifying rates are key to determining mortgage affordability.
Income Verification Standards: Renewal Hill Adherence
Self-employed borrowers have multiple paths to prove income:.