505 W Red Head Circle is a standout opportunity in the gated coastal community of Mimosa Bay, offering size, layout, amenities, and value that are increasingly difficult to find outside of Wilmington and Jacksonville. Built in 2019, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home offers 3,300 square feet with a floor plan designed for real life, not just photos. The main level features a true primary suite, spacious living room with soaring vaulted ceilings, open living and kitchen space, formal dining, breakfast nook, and a dedicated laundry and mudroom. The layout flows efficiently and makes everyday living simple. Upstairs, generously sized secondary bedrooms, ensuite baths, and a large bonus area provide flexibility for a second living space, office, media room, or whatever you can dream up! The garage was professionally transformed with epoxy flooring, custom cabinetry, a built-in butcher block workstation, and a slatwall organization system, creating a true workspace rather than basic storage. The HVAC system has been serviced, and a lifetime-style LeafGuard gutter system with downspout extensions was installed to improve drainage and protect the home long-term. Mimosa Bay is a gated, amenity-rich community built around an active coastal lifestyle. Residents enjoy a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, scenic walking bridges, and a private boat ramp. On-site boat and RV storage allows residents to enjoy the water without the hassle of off-site storage, a rare advantage in this market. Located minutes from Surf City and Topsail Island, with easy access to Jacksonville, Camp Lejeune, and Wilmington, this home delivers coastal lifestyle and convenience without competitive pricing. This is a smart opportunity in one of the area's most desirable communities.
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.
