| Assumable mortgage: a mortgage that can be transferred from a seller to a buyer; once the loan is assumed by the buyer the seller is no longer responsible for repaying it; there may be a fee and/or a credit package involved in the transfer of an assumable mortgage. |
Assumable
Mortages or Non-Assumable. You may find a home with a
mortgage loan you can "assume" from the previous owner. This
means that the lender is willing to transfer the old loan on the
home to you. These loans can be wonderful bargains, and the
paperwork is usually not very complicated.
Before you decide which loan is right for you, talk to your loan
officer. You'll get information that will help you figure out
which option best suits your needs.