Seller willing to offer a $5,000 credit toward buyer closing costs with an acceptable offer! USDA eligible property offering potential zero down financing for qualified buyers. Welcome to 252 Cascara Lane in Auburndale, a move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 2020 offering approximately 1,497 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space without the delays, upgrade expenses, or uncertainty often associated with new construction. This open-concept floor plan lives large and is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features a spacious center island, eat-in dining space, and seamless flow into the main living area. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the home, providing a modern, cohesive look while offering durability and low-maintenance convenience — upgrades buyers often pay extra for in new construction. The private owner’s suite includes dual vanities, a walk-in shower, additional bathroom storage, and an oversized walk-in closet. Step outside to enjoy the screened patio overlooking the fully fenced backyard — features many new construction homes do not include — offering privacy, space for pets or play, and an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a two-car garage and established surroundings within a growing Auburndale community conveniently located near Lakeland and Winter Haven, with convenient access to both Tampa and Orlando, making commuting, travel, and entertainment easily accessible while still enjoying a more relaxed residential setting. Schedule your private showing today and experience the advantage of a move-in ready home with valuable upgrades already completed.
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.
