Tucked away just off the beaten path, this fabulous lake cottage offers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and convenience. Located at 68 Franklin Rd., this fully furnished retreat is ready for you to move in and start enjoying lake life immediately. Featuring private Lake Sinclair frontage and a private dock, this property is perfect for fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking, and enjoying everything lake living has to offer. Beautiful lake views can be enjoyed from nearly every room in the cottage. The home's classic high-angled trapezoid windows fill the interior with natural light throughout the day while showcasing stunning water views. Outside, the spacious wraparound deck creates the ideal setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity, this cottage checks every box. The property has previously operated as a successful Airbnb, offering excellent short-term rental potential. Lake Sinclair is known for its year-round recreation, boating, fishing tournaments, waterfront dining, and relaxed lifestyle. With over 15,000 acres of water and approximately 400 miles of shoreline, the lake is a favorite destination for water sports, family gatherings, and peaceful sunset cruises. Residents and visitors alike enjoy easy access to marinas, local restaurants, and nearby shopping and entertainment. Conveniently located just one turn off Highway 129, this property provides easy access to Hwy 441 in Eatonton, Hwy 212 toward Milledgeville, and nearby Gray and Macon-making it an excellent location with quick access to surrounding communities while still feeling like a private lakeside retreat.
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.
