One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Bartow… or Lakeland? That might be the first question you ask when you arrive. Perfectly positioned on the outskirts of Bartow in a location that feels incredibly close to Lakeland, this beautifully enhanced five-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home with a dedicated office offers spacious living, refined finishes, and a backyard designed for unforgettable gatherings. Inside, freshly painted interiors, high-end bedroom carpeting, and custom wood shutters throughout create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The living and dining areas showcase real wood beams, abundant natural light, a beautiful real brick wood-burning fireplace, and a stunning built-in bar, creating a space designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, and a whole-house Culligan water filtration system with softeners and reverse osmosis. The primary suite offers a private retreat with granite countertops, a custom glass walk-in shower, and a luxurious standalone soaking tub, while the additional en-suite bathrooms also feature granite countertops. Major updates include two A/C systems with updated ductwork, dual water heaters, roof replacement in 2019, new attic insulation, septic upgrades, and a full security system with cameras. Step outside to a completely transformed outdoor space featuring new irrigation, drainage systems, landscape lighting, a custom heated saltwater pool and spa with full automation and screened enclosure, a perimeter fence, and a custom patio with plumbing for a future outdoor kitchen and bathroom. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, 4916 Ironwood Trail offers modern comfort and elevated Florida living in a location that perfectly blends Bartow charm with Lakeland convenience. Some pictures have been virtually staged and certain landscaping photos have been virtually enhanced to show the yard's typical appearance compared to the effects of the recent cold snap.
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.
