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By [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) April 24, 2025 1 min read Share [ ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Fresearch-trends%2Fevolve-bank-trust-guidance-on-gift-funds-for-home-purchases-and-mortgage-c30e0e98f16b%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dx%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&text=Evolve%20Bank%20%26%20Trust%20Explains%20Mortgage%20Gift%20Funds%20and%20Lender%20Documentation "X") [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Fresearch-trends%2Fevolve-bank-trust-guidance-on-gift-funds-for-home-purchases-and-mortgage-c30e0e98f16b%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dlinkedin%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "LinkedIn") [ ](https://wa.me/?text=Evolve%20Bank%20%26%20Trust%20Explains%20Mortgage%20Gift%20Funds%20and%20Lender%20Documentation%20https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Fresearch-trends%2Fevolve-bank-trust-guidance-on-gift-funds-for-home-purchases-and-mortgage-c30e0e98f16b%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dwhatsapp%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "WhatsApp") ![Source image for Evolve Bank & Trust Guidance on Gift Funds for Home Purchases and Mortgage Down Payments](https://giftcard.news/images/variants/v1/evolve-bank-trust-explains-mortgage-gift-funds-lender-documentation-source-image-guidance-w1280.webp) Photo: Source: getevolved.com [Evolve Bank & Trust](https://giftcard.news/company/evolve-bank-trust/) has outlined the documentation lenders may request when a homebuyer uses money received as a gift towards a purchase. Its April 24, 2025 mortgage guide focuses on establishing where the funds came from and whether repayment is expected. The bank recommends a gift letter setting out the details of the transfer, identifying the donor and recipient and carrying both parties’ signatures. It says the letter should establish that the person providing the money does not expect the homebuyer Your free reader account ## Continue reading for free. Create your account or sign in to get unlimited access. 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