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Proof of Deposit funds

Hi,
I am planning to initiate the early stages of buying a House. I have managed to save a very large deposit, but majority of the money came from gifts, investments, and the occasional savings from work income.

I am worried that I wont be able to provide all evidence, of how the money came from, to the mortgage lender. However, the deposit money has been in my savings account for more than 6 months. Would a mortgage lender still look into the history of the saving account,  if it is more than 6 months old?
Would you always need to show proof of the funds source, no matter how long the money has been sitting on the savings account? 
Thank you. 


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  • MWT
    MWT Posts: 10,889 Forumite
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    How large is 'very large' and what percentage of that falls in to the 'gifts' or difficult to prove category?
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    And how long ago did you receive any funds from third parties? Things from your own income or investments aren't going to be a problem (assuming you have the paperwork).
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