Assume a 3.5% FHA Loan — Subject to Lender Approval and Buyer Qualification Built in 2022 and thoughtfully maintained, this modern home in Fallbrook's Citro community delivers one of the most significant buying opportunities in the region: the chance to assume an existing FHA mortgage at just 3.5% interest — a financing advantage that could mean hundreds of dollars in monthly savings compared to current market rates. The open-concept main level flows seamlessly between the kitchen, dining, and living areas, designed for everyday comfort and easy entertaining alike, while a downstairs bedroom and full bath provide exceptional flexibility — perfect for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living arrangements. Upstairs, a spacious loft creates a natural second living space, whether you envision a media room, a dedicated remote-work setup, or additional family room, and the primary suite offers a well-appointed ensuite bath and generous walk-in closet. The fully owned solar system — owned, not leased — delivers meaningful, ongoing savings on monthly electricity costs and protection against rising utility rates, adding long-term value and lowering total cost of ownership from day one. The location is a standout: with direct access to I-15 and Highway 76, destinations throughout the region are all within reach — including Camp Pendleton, North County San Diego, Temecula, Riverside, and Oceanside — while Fallbrook's peaceful, small-town atmosphere awaits when you return home, and the Citro community's position just off the 15/76 interchange makes it one of the most conveniently located communities in the area. Beyond the home itself, Citro's resort-style amenities include 14 miles of maintained trails, playgrounds, parks, bocce ball, a clubhouse, a pool, BBQ areas, dog parks, and a working avocado and citrus grove that residents enjoy throughout the year. Assumable 3.5% FHA financing. Owned solar. Flexible floor plan. Prime North County location. Resort-level amenities — this home checks every box. Loan assumption subject to lender approval and buyer qualification. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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.
