Discover the inviting multi-family residence, a ready-to-move-in property awaiting its next chapter. The main level features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Two of the bedrooms, the bathroom, the living/dining area, and the kitchen are all located on the main floor, while the third bedroom is situated in a loft area upstairs that is spacious enough to include a seating area with built-in wooden shelves. Original trim, doors, and doorknobs add to the house's character. This section of the property has primarily been owner-occupied but could be rented for $1,400-$1,600 as a long-term rental and potentially for much more as a mid-term or short-term rental. The large basement houses the laundry area and is plumbed for an additional bathroom. It also contains a substantial furnace capable of heating the entire structure. However, separate mini-split systems provide heat and air conditioning for the upstairs apartments. Units 2 and 3 have their own exterior entrances and separate locked access on the second floor. Unit 2 is a studio apartment with an eat-in kitchen, while Unit 3 features a living area, bedroom and a kitchen. Both units have been rented out as mid-term rentals to traveling medical personnel for $1,100 and $1,200 per month, respectively. Furnishings are negotiable. There is also a huge attic space with a separate entrance that could be converted into a fourth apartment or used as a living/office space. The property includes a porch and a patio and the lot spans 5,009 square feet, providing ample space for various activities. Numerous upgrades make this property truly move-in ready and cash-flowing. This charming residence, located in the beautiful Garfield Park neighborhood, presents a unique opportunity to embrace comfortable living. You can either live in one area while renting out the other spaces on platforms platforms like Airbnb (short-term rental) or Furnished Finder (mid-term rental), or choose to rent out the entire property.
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.
