5.5% Assumable FHA Rate with Roam! Experience the perfect harmony of natural beauty, modern design, and exceptional convenience in this stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Elston Floor plan, located in the highly sought-after Etowah Preserve community. Nestled at the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains and bordered by Dawson Forest on two sides, this home offers breathtaking mountain vistas and direct access to miles of outdoor activities-including hiking, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, and more. The scenic Etowah River just to the east makes this a true outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Inside, you'll find a sophisticated designer kitchen featuring white shaker-style cabinets with soft-close doors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious walk-in pantry. The large chef's island opens to a generous great room, perfect for entertaining or family gatherings. Durable RevWood laminate flooring on the main level (excluding bedrooms) combines style with low maintenance. Upstairs, enjoy a versatile loft area that adds extra living space, while the primary suite boasts a luxurious bathroom with thoughtful upgrades for your comfort. With a total of five bedrooms, there's ample space for family and guests. Etowah Preserve offers incredible resort-style amenities, including a Jr. Olympic-sized pool, splash pool, tennis courts, pickleball, a clubhouse, and a playground-making community living exceptional. Conveniently located just minutes from GA-400, Lake Lanier, North Georgia Premium Outlets, and a variety of shopping and dining options, this is your chance to own a beautiful home in a vibrant, outdoor-centered community where luxury meets lifestyle.
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.
