One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Discover the rare opportunity to own a waterfront property framed by multimillion-dollar estates. Its generous 51 × 150 ft lot offers spectacular sunrise views and a brand-new dock (2023) set on a peaceful no-wake bayou—ideal for water sports or boating with quick access to open water. Located just minutes from downtown St. Petersburg, this is a premier location for those who value both tranquility and convenience. The existing home sustained flood damage from Hurricane Helene and is being sold AS-IS, presenting a compelling opportunity to tear down and rebuild your custom dream home. To inspire your vision, we’ve included renderings of the “Battery Point” model by SeaSafe Homes—a local builder that specializes in hurricane-resistant homes built to Miami-Dade building code standards, the toughest in Florida. These homes feature: - 180 MPH wind resistance with reinforced 2×10 floor systems and 2×6 walls - Off-site modular construction, allowing for completion in just a few months, not years - Competitive pricing, offering a smarter and faster path to new construction - Zero-Energy-Ready certification with sealed systems and high-efficiency insulation - 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, open-concept design, and optional elevator—all optimized for primary home living or vacation property. Whether you’re a savvy investor or a discerning end-user, this property is for those who appreciate value, durability, and location. A quiet street, luxury surroundings, and strong underlying land value make this a rare chance to build without compromise. Renderings shown are by SeaSafe Homes and are conceptual only. The property is being sold for land value and existing improvements. Buyers are free to select their own builder and design.
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.
