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If you simply want to transfer your own mortgage to another person, it is possible, but there are a few strings attached. This is known as gifting a property.Typically, you're removing yourself from the mortgage by repaying the loan in full. The new homeowner will then take out a new mortgage on the property.

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.

Conventional loans cannot be assumed because the loan must be backed (FHA loan) or insured (VA loan) by a government entity. If your parents' mortgage falls under either of these categories, you're in the clear. However, you'll need to see if the bank believes you're eligible to receive the loan.

You will get the options like transferring an assumable mortgage by requesting your lender to make the change, refinancing the loan in the new owner's name, transferring when the situation demands a loan's due on sale clause, etc. If a loan is assumable that means you can transfer the mortgage to anyone else.

In most circumstances, a mortgage can't be transferred from one borrower to another. That's because most lenders and loan types don't allow another borrower to take over payment of an existing mortgage.

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.

What is a mortgage assumption agreement? It's actually pretty self-explanatory. A person who assumes a mortgage takes over a payment from the previous homeowner. Basically, the agreement shifts the financial responsibility of the loan to a different borrower.

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.