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Having an assumable loan might give a seller a marketing edge, particularly if mortgage rates have risen since the seller got the loan. For a buyer, assuming a mortgage can save thousands of dollars in interest payments and closing costs but it could require making a big down payment.

You will need a minimum credit score of 580 to 620, depending on individual lender guidelines. Your household income cannot exceed 115% of the average median income for the area. Your debt ratios should not exceed 29% for your housing expenses and 41% for your total monthly expenses.

An assumable mortgage allows a buyer to take over the seller's mortgage. Once the assumption is complete, you take over the payments on a monthly basis, and the person you assume the loan from is released from further liability. If you assume someone's mortgage, you're agreeing to take on their debt.

You can transfer a mortgage to another person if the terms of your mortgage say that it is assumable. If you have an assumable mortgage, the new borrower can pay a flat fee to take over the existing mortgage and become responsible for payment. But they'll still typically need to qualify for the loan with your lender.

Advantages. If the assumable interest rate is lower than current market rates, the buyer saves money straight away. There are also fewer closing costs associated with assuming a mortgage. This can save money for the seller as well as the buyer.

The contractual agreement for repaying the property loan includes the interest that the borrower has to pay per month in addition to the principal repayments to the lender.Therefore, an assumable mortgage during this period is likely to have a lower interest rate reflecting the current state of the economy.

Keep in mind that the average loan assumption takes anywhere from 45-90 days to complete. The more issues there are with underwriting, the longer you'll have to wait to finalize your agreement.