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moraeone
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Can someone please explain to me the concept of a loan assumption?  Are these common in the Seattle area?
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10-31-2009 11:05 AM
 

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very very risky
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10-31-2009 11:14 AM
 

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but what is it?
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10-31-2009 11:15 AM
 

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http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/nsc/faqassum.cfm

 

http://www.finweb.com/mortgage/understanding-assumptions.html

 

Assumption is the mother of all...

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10-31-2009 11:32 AM
 

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Thanks for the links.  In other words, a loan assumption is too good to be true.
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10-31-2009 11:41 AM
 

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I don't know if its too good to be true - all FHA loans are assumable.  Our broker told us that with today's low interest rates, the assumable aspect of our loan could be a huge bonus if rates spike in the future. 
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10-31-2009 05:42 PM
 

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The problem for me is I have a 30 year fixed conventional loan.
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10-31-2009 07:02 PM
 

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FNMA / FHLMC 30 fixed loans or Bank Portfolio loans are not assumable. FHA loans and most ARMS once they've had their first adjustment are usually assumable.

 

Assumable loans are going to be VERY nice to have in the future. Selling your home in a high rate environment with an assumable loan puts you, the seller, in a great position. Assumable loans, done through the official bank and servicing channels, is a great thing for buyers and sellers. The buyer gets a loan already on a solid amortization path, more often than not also at a great rate. The seller has an added benefit when marketing his property. Can't go wrong here.

 

Thanks for reading,

 

LoansbyJW

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11-01-2009 04:12 PM
 

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My parents bought a house in 1990 with an assumable loan.  It worked out great and my sister now owns it and is raising her family there.  So anything is possible...
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11-02-2009 10:47 AM
 

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LoansbyJW, since my loan is a conventional loan that's 30 year fixed, through First Horizon, which was then taken over by Chase, does this mean that my loan is not assumable?

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11-02-2009 10:51 AM
 

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