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If approved by Fannie Mae, the servicer must document each approved assumption with an assumption agreement, or by an assumption and release agreement if a release of liability was agreed to, and record the agreement if required by state law.
Only government-backed mortgages — loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — can qualify as assumable mortgages.
Extraordinary assumption(s) or appraisals made "subject to" verification of the subject property's condition, quality, or physical characteristics are not permitted. The lender remains responsible for the description of the property, and the accuracy and of all data on the appraisal that pertains to the property.
However, it is important to note that most conventional mortgages do not allow for third-party mortgage assumptions (this includes mortgages offered by Freddie Mac).
Q: Does Fannie Mae provide mortgages? A: Fannie Mae does not provide mortgages.
An assumable mortgage is a type of home financing arrangement where an outstanding mortgage and its terms are transferred from the current owner to the buyer. By assuming the previous owner's remaining debt, the buyer can avoid obtaining their own mortgage, which may come with higher interest rates.
If approved by Fannie Mae, the servicer must document each approved assumption with an assumption agreement, or by an assumption and release agreement if a release of liability was agreed to, and record the agreement if required by state law.
The assumable option is typically available on most fixed-rate mortgages. It's not available with variable-rate mortgages and home equity lines of credit. The lender must approve the buyer who wants to assume the mortgage. If the lender approves, the buyer takes over the remaining mortgage payments to the lender.