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Mortgage Glossary

Assumable Mortgage

Mike Starr·Reviewed August 2026

An assumable mortgage allows a home buyer to take over the seller's existing mortgage, including its interest rate and remaining balance. This can be advantageous when the existing rate is lower than current market rates. FHA and VA loans are generally assumable, while most conventional loans are not.