In the FHA policy handbook, HUD defines a gift as contributions of cash or equity with no expectation of repayment

We have started a new blog-post series that will answer some of the most frequently asked questions relating to FHA-insured mortgage loans. Today’s question is: Can my FHA down payment be gifted from a family member in 2017?

The short answer is yes, in 2019 the minimum required down payment for an FHA loan (which is 3.5%) can be gifted from a family member, a friend, an employer, or some other approved source. This is all spelled out in HUD Handbook 4000.1, the Single Family Housing Policy Handbook.