Downtown FXBG gem with rare features, unbeatable walkability, and the kind of privacy you never expect this close to everything. Three finished levels, garage AND driveway, EV charging, and set back from the street with mature landscaping and a private brick patio—your own tucked-away retreat in the heart of downtown. Steps to the Canal Path, blocks to the Rappahannock River, and an easy stroll or bike ride to William Street restaurants and the shops and cafés on Caroline. One mile to the VRE, two miles to HOV. The location is, in a word, incredible. Main level: Bright eat-in kitchen with long sightlines—clear through the dining and living areas, into the sunroom, and out to the deck. Perfect for entertaining, and yes, you get a view of the Riverfront Park 4th of July fireworks right from home. (plus a convenient half bath on this level) Upper level: Three spacious bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, plus a centrally located laundry room. The primary suite brings the luxury: a bonus sitting area, two large closets, and a spa-style bath with glass-enclosed shower, soaking tub, and double vanity. First level: Private guest or in-law suite with a marble-tiled full bath, wet bar, garage access, and a custom 100-bottle walk-in wine cellar—because why not? Meticulously maintained, thoughtfully updated, and nearly impossible to match at this price point in Downtown Fredericksburg. This one’s the real deal. Go ahead and schedule the tour—people will be kicking themselves if they wait. **Also--ask about the 3.25% assumable VA loan.
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.
