Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and natural surroundings. Set on over an acre and surrounded by mature trees, this private lot creates a peaceful retreat that feels miles away while still being close to everything. Step inside to find fresh paint and new carpet, complemented by hardwood flooring throughout the main level. The kitchen features granite countertops, a center island, and an open layout that flows effortlessly into the main living spaces, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a relaxing escape with a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath complete with a double vanity and a skylight that fills the space with natural light. The finished lower level adds flexibility with space for a media area, home gym, and a large storage room. The outdoor setting is truly special. Multiple sitting areas, including a deck and patio, overlook a thoughtfully landscaped backyard featuring a fish pond and a curated collection of trees; fig, Japanese maple, red bud, and cherry. It’s a space designed for outdoor living, quiet mornings, and entertaining while taking in the serene views. Completing the home is a two-car garage for everyday convenience, along with the added benefit of no HOA restrictions. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major commuter routes including MD-100, I-95, and MD-295, this home offers a commuter-friendly location with a rare combination of privacy and accessibility. Welcome home to 1500 Ridge Forest Way in Hanover.
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.
