Every home has a story-and this one is ready for its next chapter. For decades, 123 E North Street remained cherished within the same family. When my sellers purchased it, they became the first owners outside that lineage, drawn to its craftsmanship, character, and the opportunity to carry its legacy forward. Today, this all-brick bungalow is ready to welcome its next steward. The enclosed front porch sets the tone with sunlight and peaceful park views-swing sets, open green space, and the charm of a quiet street with no homes directly in front. Inside, you'll find original hardwood trim, doors & floors, beautiful built-ins, and the preserved skeleton keys for the front and back doors, paired seamlessly with modern comfort. Updates include newer windows, an updated furnace, A/C, hot water heater, whole-house generator, a water softener, and all appliances included. Convenience shines with a 1st-floor primary bedroom and full bath, offering true main-level living. A covered back porch extends your living space outdoors, overlooking a yard that surprises with seasonal joys-a small strawberry and raspberry garden that bursts with fruit each spring and summer. Upstairs, the full walk-up attic is wide and open, ready to be finished into additional living space or used for exceptional storage. Downstairs, the full finished basement offers tall ceilings, a second bathroom, and two large storage rooms, along with multiple flexible living areas perfect for relaxing, hobbies, or guests. Outside, the property continues to impress. The two oversized garages-separate buildings-are a mechanic's dream, providing incredible workshop, storage, or project space. The yard is generous, private, and full of potential. This home is a rare blend of history, comfort, opportunity, and space-ready for someone who loves a home with character and values thoughtful updates where they matter most.
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.
