In Reply to: Re: House deposit posted by Houser on October 22, 2004 at 11:47:43:

That's a pity. However, you could always give the cash to a friend or family member to open up a Credit Union account, they get the loan, and give it to you as cash. (for example you 'sold' them a car) There's your deposit. The loan is not in your name, so no credit check will find it.