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Assumable VA / FHA Loan Hunting

Take over a 2.5% mortgage from a seller. Legally.

Overview

VA and FHA loans are ASSUMABLE. Buyer takes over the existing loan (rate + balance) with lender approval. In a 7% market, assuming a 2.5% loan is worth $100K+ in NPV. Requires buyer to qualify with the current servicer.

Best fit
Buyers in high-rate environmentVeterans (VA)Owner-occupants (FHA)
Estimated impact
$50K–$200K NPV vs current-rate financing

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