100% Gift Funds Mortgage Programs in Rhode Island
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.
Rhode Island at a glance
- Major metro
- Providence
- 2026 conforming loan limit (1-unit)
- $832,750
- High-cost counties
- No
- 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 Rhode Island
Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed
confirmed 5/19/2026A 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.
Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed
confirmed 5/17/2026A 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.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/14/2026A non-QM loan program for primary and second homes that requires no income or employment verification.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/22/2026A 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.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/18/2026Non-QM loan program utilizing profit and loss statements for income qualification.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/15/2026A Non-QM program featuring a simplified 4-question Streamline WVOE for income qualification, available for purchase, refinance, and investment properties.
Asset-Qualifying Mortgage
confirmed 5/17/2026An asset-based income qualification program for primary, second, and investment properties that allows borrowers to use liquid assets to qualify without traditional employment income.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/14/2026A non-QM loan program for self-employed borrowers using bank statements to verify income with a 25% default expense ratio.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/14/2026A non-QM loan program designed for self-employed borrowers that utilizes profit and loss statements instead of bank statements.
Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed
confirmed 5/16/2026A bank statement loan program for self-employed borrowers using 12 months of personal or business bank statements to qualify.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/18/2026A limited documentation Non-QM program that allows borrowers to qualify using a simplified written verification of employment form without requiring detailed income breakdowns.
ITIN Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/11/2026ITIN loan program available for primary residences, second homes, and investment properties.
Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed
confirmed 5/11/2026Bank 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 5/27/2026Bank statement loan program for self-employed borrowers allowing up to 90% LTV with 12-month bank statement documentation.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/11/2026Profit and Loss only loan program for self-employed borrowers with LTVs up to 90%.
Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed
confirmed 5/26/2026Bank statement loan program for self-employed borrowers with options up to 90% LTV.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/9/2026A no-income, no-employment verification loan program for primary and second homes with no cash-out seasoning requirements.
Conventional Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/28/2026Prime mortgage program for owner-occupied and non-owner occupied properties featuring P&L only options and DSCR options with no ratio requirements.
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.
Get a rate for Rhode Island
Pricing for Providence and the rest of Rhode Island. No personal information required.
Get instant pricingToday'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.