Welcome to 525-R Fitzwater Street, #2, a charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Trinity-style home tucked away in a private gated courtyard in the heart of Philadelphia. Offering a rare blend of privacy and city living, this home is quietly situated off the main road while still placing you just steps from the vibrant energy of South Street, renowned restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and local nightlife. As you enter the home, you are welcomed into a bright and inviting living room featuring hardwood floors and a comfortable layout perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Just beyond, the kitchen is thoughtfully designed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a sunlit window above the sink that fills the space with natural light. A convenient powder room completes the main level. The second floor features a spacious bedroom with hardwood flooring and recessed lighting, along with a full bathroom complete with tile flooring and a tub/shower combination with a jacuzzi tub, creating a spa-like retreat. The third level is dedicated to the private primary bedroom, offering hardwood floors, recessed lighting, generous closet space, and a peaceful atmosphere away from the main living areas. The unfinished basement provides additional storage space and includes the home’s utilities along with a washer and dryer for added convenience. This home also offers access to a nearby community grilling area and a convenient gated access point for easy loading and unloading. Located within the highly desirable Meredith School catchment, this property combines comfort, convenience, and an unbeatable city location. With easy access to major roadways, public transportation, and some of Philadelphia’s best dining and entertainment, you do not want to miss the opportunity to make this home your own.
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.
