Discover an exceptional investment opportunity nestled in the heart of the sought-after Crestwood neighborhood of Southeast Ocala. This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom pool home, originally built in 1972, spans 2,089 square feet and is poised for transformation. With its competitive pricing and generous layout, this property is an ideal candidate for a fix-and-flip project that promises substantial returns. Upon entry, you'll find a spacious interior that includes expansive living and bonus rooms, perfect for modernizing into open-concept spaces ideal for today's market. The home's layout, with its large bedrooms and connected corridor, offers a versatile foundation for a contemporary makeover. The primary suite, discreetly located at the rear, provides an opportunity to create a tranquil retreat. The eat-in kitchen, featuring ample cabinetry and a kitchen island, is a renovation-ready space that opens up to a screened patio and sizeable fenced backyard. The property's 0.32-acre lot includes a screened in-ground pool, presenting an opportunity for enhancement through resurfacing and modern updates. Additional features include a large backyard shed, vegetable gardens, mature trees, and a two-car attached garage, all of which add to the home's appeal and functionality. Strategically located near top-rated schools, Jervey Dent park, ball fields, the Ocala YMCA, and shopping centers, this home offers a balance of tranquility and accessibility. It's an excellent opportunity for investors to capitalize on improving equity through strategic renovations of the kitchen, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces. This property offers the perfect canvas for investors looking to create value through modernization and enhancements, with significant potential for immediate equity gains. Don't miss the chance to transform this Ocala gem into a highly desirable residence that stands out in the competitive real estate market.
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.
