902 W 20th St
Merced, CA 95340
$345,000

$2,455/mo at 6.5%
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About this home

Charming Corner Lot Home with Modern Upgrades! The welcoming front porch features tile accents and classic wood siding. Step inside to a spacious family room with real wood flooring, stone facia details, a fireplace, and abundant natural light from large single-pane windows. The formal dining room boasts wood floors, a built-in hutch, high ceilings, and a ceiling fan. The functional kitchen includes ample cabinetry, Formica countertops, a stainless steel sink, gas oven, microwave, dishwasher, and laminate flooring. A bright sunroom at the back, surrounded by windows and linoleum flooring, adds extra space. The laundry room offers a sink, tankless water heater, and linoleum flooring for easy care. The primary bedroom features carpet and a walk-through closet. The bathroom includes a jetted tub and tile flooring. The second bedroom offers carpet flooring and a ceiling fan. Additional highlights include a basement, a detached two-car garage, and a large backyard with double side gates perfect for RV or boat parking. The home also features a durable composition roof and 15 paid-off solar panels, delivering long-term savings and energy efficiency. Located just minutes from downtown, parks, dining, and shopping, this property combines charm, functionality, and location appeal.

Home features
2 bedroom
1 bathroom
1,378 sqft
0.17 acres
Built in 1917
Single Family
2-car garage
A/C
Fireplace
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Interest rate
6.5% 5.125%
Monthly total
$2,455 $2,255
Loan term
26 y 5 mo

Lifetime savings
$63,587
Neighborhood
FAQ

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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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.

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Last updated: Dec 13, 2025 06:21 am
Listing agent: Randy Hayer (209) 765-3767
Listing provided courtesy of: Realty Executives Of Northern California, (209) 385-8500
Details provided by CRMLS and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #MC25242208
Payment calculations are estimates and exact amounts will be confirmed by your agent.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of Dec 13 2025 - 16:22 and/or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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