EXCELLENT opportunity and STRONG investment potential await the savvy buyer on this nicely updated property in rapidly developing Norris Square. Ever wish you could go back and get in early on the next hot area like a Fishtown, Northern Liberties etc,,,,well here's your rare chance! Literally right next to the hottest spots in the city and with new construction and development going on, a block to Norris Square Park & the El, blocks to Fishtown, Front & Girard, East Kensington, and minutes to Center City & Northern Liberties this location has SO MUCH to offer. With a brick front & decorative cornice enhancing the curb appeal, this totally updated 2 bed 1 bath w/ central air boasts a wide open layout w/ recessed lighting & exposed brick. beautiful granite counters including an awesome island for stool seating, modern cabinetry & stainless steel appliances, durable & low maintenance ceramic wood tiling, wrought iron railing * wood stair treads. Neutral painting & wide baseboards trim w/ sleek contemporary doors & windows thru-out. Spacious backyard space also offers a convenient breezeway. 2 good size bedrooms w/ gorgeous hardwood flooring, and a renovated modern bathroom w/ stylish barn sliding door. A clean & dry basement w/ sump pump and separate laundry area, newer heater & mechanicals, offers great storage or a space to finish. Whether a starter home or especially as an investment, a totally renovated property w/ these finishes at this price point in this location is a NO BRAINER (check the comps and see), opportunities to get in this type of area and watching it grow and watching your equity grow is not only exciting but also becoming harder to come across in the city, so take advantage while you can and thank yourself in the future!
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.
