Charming Cape Cod–style 4-bedroom, 2-full bath home in downtown Bel Air, featuring a stucco exterior, covered front porch, driveway with detached garage, and classic curb appeal. Step inside to a welcoming living room with LVP flooring, double front-facing windows, and a cozy pellet stove with pellets included. Solid wood interior doors are featured throughout, adding timeless character. The first floor offers a comfortable primary bedroom with carpet and hardwood flooring underneath. An additional room on this level provides flexible living options and may serve as a bedroom, dining room, or home office. The full bath on this level is updated with a granite countertop and oak vanity and includes a window for natural light and ventilation. The eat-in kitchen is highlighted by granite countertops, a peninsula-style island with breakfast bar seating, maple cabinetry, black granite counters, a double sink positioned beneath double windows overlooking the yard, electric cooking, and a side door with a storm door. The breakfast nook features wainscoting half-wall accents, adding charm and architectural interest. The upper level features two bedrooms with hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and closets—one with two closets—along with charming dormer-style walls that enhance the classic Cape Cod feel. A full bath on this level includes a white vanity. The lower level is partially finished and includes a waterproofing system, laundry area, sump pump, exterior entrance through Bilco doors, and a large bonus room with a closet and window that could function as an additional bedroom, office, or hobby space. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Bel Air, shopping, restaurants, local attractions, and schools, this home is full of character and ready for your personal touch. Come explore the possibilities and make it yours!
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.
