This type of agreement transfers the obligations of one party under a contract to another party. In real estate transactions, an assumption agreement allows a third party to "assume" or take over the loan of the property's seller.Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Exhibit 4.13 will have the meanings assigned to those terms in the Purchase and Assumption Agreement. An Assumption Agreement is a legal document through which one party transfers its obligations or duties under a contract to another party. "Assumed Deposits" means Deposits. "Assuming Institution" is defined in the introduction to this Agreement. Express assumption of risk happens when you're fully aware of the risks associated with something you're doing. An assignment and assumption agreement is an agreement for transferring contractual duties and rights.