"In 2026, a parent can gift up to $19,000 per recipient without filing a gift tax return. Married couples can collectively gift $38,000 to one child, or up to $76,000 if the child is married and they gift to both the child and their spouse."
"Lenders require a signed document stating the money is a 'bona fide gift' with no expectation of repayment. If the gift is deposited less than 60 days before the loan application, lenders will require a paper trail from the donor to prove the source of the funds."
"Most loan types allow the entire down payment to be gifted for primary residences. However, for second homes, conventional loans may require the borrower to contribute at least 5% of their own funds if the total down payment is less than 20%."
In 2026, parents can provide cash gifts for down payments without a legal limit, but must follow tax reporting requirements. The IRS allows gifts up to $19,000 per recipient without a tax return. Married couples can gift up to $38,000 or $76,000 if gifting to a married child. The lifetime exemption is $15 million per person. Lenders require a gift letter and documentation for unseasoned funds. Primary residences allow full gifted down payments, while investment properties generally do not permit gifting.
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