100% Gift Funds Mortgage Programs in New Jersey

Most mortgage programs require some borrower-sourced funds toward the down payment and closing - but a growing set of programs accept 100% of those funds as a gift from a documented donor. The donor signs a gift letter, the funds are wired into closing, and the borrower can close with zero personal cash on the table.

New Jersey at a glance

Major metro
Newark
2026 conforming loan limit (1-unit)
$832,750 to $1,249,125
High-cost counties
Yes
Active matching programs
18

Who it's for

First-time buyers receiving parental or family down payment help, recent graduates with strong income but no savings, immigrants whose family is funding the purchase, and recipients of inheritance or wedding-gift money.

Programs available in New Jersey

Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed

confirmed 5/19/2026

A bank statement loan program offering up to 90% LTV with credit scores starting at 620 and loan amounts up to $4 million. Features include no expense factor with a P&L letter, interest-only options, and eligibility for first-time homebuyers.

FICO 620+LTV up to 90%alt-doc, 12mo-bank-stmt

Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed

confirmed 5/17/2026

A bank statement loan program for self-employed borrowers offering up to 90% LTV, loan amounts up to $4M, and a minimum FICO score of 620.

FICO 620+LTV up to 90%12mo-bank-stmt

Non-QM Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/14/2026

A non-QM loan program for primary and second homes that requires no income or employment verification.

no-income

Non-QM Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/22/2026

A non-QM program for self-employed borrowers that uses a CPA, EA, or CTEC-prepared profit and loss statement to determine income, eliminating the need for bank statements.

FICO 660+LTV up to 85%p-and-l

Non-QM Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/18/2026

Non-QM loan program utilizing profit and loss statements for income qualification.

FICO 600+LTV up to 90%p-and-l

Non-QM Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/15/2026

A Non-QM program featuring a simplified 4-question Streamline WVOE for income qualification, available for purchase, refinance, and investment properties.

FICO 660+LTV up to 80%wvoe

Asset-Qualifying Mortgage

confirmed 5/17/2026

An asset-based income qualification program for primary, second, and investment properties that allows borrowers to use liquid assets to qualify without traditional employment income.

LTV up to 85%asset-depletion

Non-QM Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/14/2026

A non-QM loan program for self-employed borrowers using bank statements to verify income with a 25% default expense ratio.

12mo-bank-stmt

Non-QM Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/14/2026

A non-QM loan program designed for self-employed borrowers that utilizes profit and loss statements instead of bank statements.

p-and-l

Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed

confirmed 5/16/2026

A bank statement loan program for self-employed borrowers using 12 months of personal or business bank statements to qualify.

LTV up to 90%12mo-bank-stmt

Non-QM Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/18/2026

A limited documentation Non-QM program that allows borrowers to qualify using a simplified written verification of employment form without requiring detailed income breakdowns.

FICO 660+wvoe

ITIN Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/11/2026

ITIN loan program available for primary residences, second homes, and investment properties.

Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed

confirmed 5/11/2026

Bank statement loan program that does not require tax returns, with income calculated by the lender prior to submission.

Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed

confirmed 5/27/2026

Bank statement loan program for self-employed borrowers allowing up to 90% LTV with 12-month bank statement documentation.

FICO 600+LTV up to 90%12mo-bank-stmt

Non-QM Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/11/2026

Profit and Loss only loan program for self-employed borrowers with LTVs up to 90%.

FICO 600+LTV up to 90%p-and-l

Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed

confirmed 5/26/2026

Bank statement loan program for self-employed borrowers with options up to 90% LTV.

FICO 600+LTV up to 90%12mo-bank-stmt, 3mo-bank-stmt

Non-QM Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/9/2026

A no-income, no-employment verification loan program for primary and second homes with no cash-out seasoning requirements.

FICO 660+LTV up to 80%no-income

Conventional Mortgage Program

confirmed 5/28/2026

Prime mortgage program for owner-occupied and non-owner occupied properties featuring P&L only options and DSCR options with no ratio requirements.

LTV up to 85%p-and-l, dscr-only

Frequently asked questions

Who can gift funds for a mortgage?

Acceptable donors vary by program but typically include: parents, grandparents, siblings, spouse, fiancé, domestic partner, godparents, and employer (for relocation). Cash from non-relatives (friends, business partners) typically does not qualify.

Does the donor need to be a US citizen?

No. The donor can be foreign as long as funds are wired to a US bank account and seasoned (typically 30-60 days) before closing.

Can I use 100% gift funds on an investment property?

Most agency investment programs require borrower-sourced funds. A handful of non-QM DSCR programs accept 100% gift; check program-by-program.

What's in a gift letter?

Donor name + address + relationship to borrower, gift amount, statement that no repayment is expected, donor signature. Most lenders provide a standard form.

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Today's mortgage rates

Conventional

5.875%

5.906% APR

FHA

5.375%

5.405% APR

VA

5.375%

5.402% APR

Conv: 80% LTV, 780 FICO. FHA: 96.5% LTV, 680 FICO. VA: 100% LTV, 680 FICO. 30-yr fixed. Your rate may vary.