1218 Merrimac Trl
Garland, TX 75043
$285,000

$1,790/mo at 6.5%
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Compared to a new mortgage.
Interest rate
6.5% 4.375%

Monthly payment
$1,790 $1,736

Term length
21 y 3 mo

Lifetime savings
$13,818

About this home

Welcome to the best deal in this beautiful, hilly Garland subdivision! This home offers an unbeatable combination of value, peace of mind, and customization. Located just steps from the neighborhood’s peaceful duck pond, this property gives buyers the rare chance to purchase in a highly desirable community at the lowest price currently available. Major improvements are already underway. Engineered foundation repairs will be completed before closing, including a transferable lifetime warranty, giving you safety, stability, and confidence for years to come. A brand-new HVAC system has already been installed, delivering comfort and efficiency from day one. Buyers will also love the opportunity to choose their new flooring. The seller is offering a flooring allowance so you can hand-pick the style, color, and material that fits your vision—no paying for someone else’s taste or outdated finishes. Customize the look exactly the way you want it. Even better, this home comes move-in ready with the refrigerator, washer, and dryer INCLUDED—a huge bonus and added savings. The neighborhood itself is one of the highlights. This area is known for its rolling hills, mature trees, and peaceful surroundings, offering a charming setting that’s hard to find in this price range. With convenient access to shopping, schools, parks, and major roads, it strikes the perfect balance between comfort and convenience. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking to personalize your space, or someone who loves the appeal of an established neighborhood with character, this home checks every box. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to secure a well-priced property in a sought-after community—complete with warranties, new systems, and the ability to choose your finishes. Opportunities like this rarely hit the market. Schedule your showing today!

3 bedroom
2 bathroom
1,682 sqft
0.23 acres
Built in 1971
Single Family
2-car garage
A/C
Fireplace
Neighborhood
About Roam

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.

Roam has compiled available listings with low-rate assumable mortgages for you to browse. To get started, enter the city, state, zip code, or school district you’re interested in purchasing in. Utilize the search filters to narrow down your search. Click “Save search” to save your search preferences and activate listing notifications—we’ll email you as soon as new listings match your criteria.

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.

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Last updated: Dec 06, 2025 10:38 am
Listing agent: Peter Sroka (469) 579-6066
Listing provided courtesy of: JR Premier Properties, (214) 395-7935
Details provided by NTREIS and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #21122891
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