One of the biggest advantages of this home is the partial assumable FHA loan at 2.875%. With approximately $260,000 remaining, the current payment is about $1,075 per month compared to roughly $1,559 at today’s 6% rates — a savings of nearly $500 per month or about $5,800 per year. In today’s interest-rate environment, opportunities like this are extremely rare. You can change a house, but you can’t change a locked-in interest rate like this. Set on a desirable corner lot in the highly sought-after Onion Creek community of South Austin, this inviting residence offers charm, functionality, and lifestyle. Thoughtfully maintained and filled with natural light, the open layout centers around a cozy fireplace, custom wet bar, and a well-equipped kitchen with double ovens — perfect for holiday gatherings and everyday living. The executive paneled office is professionally designed and wired with Cat 6 for fast, reliable connectivity — ideal for remote work. Energy-efficient windows installed in 2017 enhance comfort and efficiency throughout. Step outside to a landscaped backyard retreat featuring a covered patio, recent privacy fence, and dedicated dog run with convenient access from the primary bedroom’s private covered patio. Ample guest parking makes entertaining easy. Onion Creek is known for 24-hour security, golf-cart-friendly streets, mature trees, and a welcoming atmosphere. Residents enjoy wildlife, neighborhood events, and close proximity to the private Onion Creek Club. Located just 12 miles from downtown Austin, this home offers peaceful living with quick access to the city. 10400 La Costa Drive delivers space, community, and a financial advantage that’s nearly impossible to replicate today.
Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.
To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.
An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.
When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.
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Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.
When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.
Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.
Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.
Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.
