[header] How to borrow money from family or friends to buy a home [title] Approach close relatives. [step] Borrowing money to buy a house is a major commitment, potentially involving hundreds of thousands of dollars. For this reason, it's a good idea to start by canvassing those closest to you, who know you the best, and are able to make judgement about your reliability.
Your close family will know you as well as anybody, and should understand your financial situation. [substeps] Never be pushy, or make demands.