If you love homes with real character and history, you're going to enjoy this one. Welcome to 490 North Jefferson Street - a beautifully preserved three-bedroom, two-bath home right here in one of Martinsville's most historic neighborhoods. The moment you walk in, you'll feel the charm. The high ceilings, hardwood floors, and there's even a stunning Italian mirror imported in 1912 - original to the home. The living room features a cozy fireplace, and right off of it, there's a parlor or family room that also makes a perfect formal dining space if that's what you prefer. There's a bedroom on the main level, which is great for guests or anyone wanting to avoid stairs, and then upstairs you'll find the primary suite - bright, roomy, and private. The owners just installed energy-efficient Andersen windows upstairs, and they come with a transferable lifetime warranty through Renewal by Andersen. That's a huge plus for peace of mind and energy savings. The kitchen has that classic, old-home feel - full of character and function. Downstairs, there's a full basement with a workshop area, laundry, and lots of storage. Outside, you'll love the enclosed front porch - perfect for coffee or people-watching - and the open back deck overlooking the corner lot. There's also a 900-square-foot detached garage, ideal for parking, hobbies, or storage. Major updates have already been handled, including a new sewer line from the house to the city connection. It's one of those homes where you can move in and immediately appreciate both the history and the care that's gone into maintaining it. Located just blocks from downtown Martinsville, you're close to local shops, restaurants, and parks, plus quick access to I-69 for an easy commute to Bloomington or Indianapolis. If you've been waiting for a home that offers warmth, charm, and real craftsmanship - this is one worth seeing.
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.
