This idyllic property combines sophisticated modern design with practical luxury. Everything from the ground up on this historic property has been updated during a recently completed remodel. The home’s thoughtfully designed main level facilitates single-level living with an open plan living/dining room, kitchen, private primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom, a second full bathroom and a family room. The living room features a new and highly efficient Vermont Casting stove that fills the home with warmth. A full-sized dining space is adjacent to both the living room and the kitchen. The beautiful full-sized kitchen boasts all-new quartz counters, sophisticated cabinetry, and all stainless steel appliances. Located at the front of the main level, the family room provides a space for relaxed entertaining. The custom staircase to the lower level provides access to the second bedroom, a second family room, third full bathroom, a walk-out laundry room, and ample storage space. The front of the home is accessed via a broad porch that’s perfect for appreciating the tranquil neighborhood and enjoying coffee or adult beverages. A large deck that spans the width of the home overlooks the beautiful backyard and provides one of three venues for outdoor dining and entertaining. The sprawling property has been newly improved, including the addition of a significant volume of soil to re-grade and landscape the entire yard, manually rebuilt and expanded stone retaining walls, a tranquil pond (sited entirely within the property boundaries), and newly installed storm drainage. A separate driveway provides direct access to many amenities including the renovated pond, raised flower and vegetable garden, a fully renovated Airstream trailer (suitable for guests or family members), a luxurious garage and a stand-alone fresh water storage tank. The welcoming and well-appointed garage is finished with LVP flooring and is configured to function as a home office, recreation space, and of course to store automobiles. A dedicated storage shed accommodates outdoor maintenance essentials. The pond was thoughtfully restored to include an aerating fountain, decorative lodge for local turtles, adjacent bucolic deck with a full outdoor kitchen and custom-built stone firepit. Near the back of the property a third large deck provides yet another gathering and dining space.
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.
