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Not everyone receiving a cash gifts want to make a 20% downpayment, though. Cash gifts are also allowed for low-downpayment mortgages including the FHA purchase mortgage, which requires a 3.5% downpayment; and the Conventional 97 mortgage from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac which requires just 3% down.
Upfront MIP does not affect your loan's loan-to-value (LTV) calculation. You can make a 3.5% downpayment on your purchase, add the UFMIP to your borrowed amount, and still meet the FHA's minimum downpayment guidelines. The 1.75% Upfront MIP is collected at closing and paid into the Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund.ou can make a 3.5% downpayment on your purchase, add the UFMIP to your borrowed amount, and still meet the FHA's minimum downpayment guidelines. The 1.75% Upfront MIP is collected at closing and paid into the Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund.