Step into timeless charm with this beautifully maintained 1935 bungalow, perfectly located just one block from vibrant downtown Lakeport. Start your mornings on the inviting front porch, where the classic details and welcoming vibe speak for themselves. Inside, warm hardwood floors flow throughout the home, complemented by modern stainless-steel appliances. Stay cozy all winter with an efficient wood stove and mini-split heating systems for year-round comfort. The thoughtfully designed layout includes three bedrooms and a full bath, plus a bright indoor laundry room with oversized windows overlooking the lush, landscaped backyard. A spacious bonus room—freshly carpeted—offers incredible versatility as a home office, gym, craft room, daycare space, or guest retreat. Outside, the private backyard is a true oasis, with ample room for a garden, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing in one of several charming seating areas. Additional features include a convenient one-car garage and plenty of off-street parking in the driveway. This move-in-ready gem is perfectly situated for an easy lifestyle—just steps away from Lakeport’s best amenities. Enjoy evening concerts in the park, stroll to local shops, or dine at nearby restaurants and cafes. If you’re looking for character, comfort, and unbeatable location, this beautiful bungalow is a must-see. Come experience it for yourself!
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.
