Jackie Henry

Jackie Henry

Desert Hot Springs, California

Assumable homes for salein Desert Hot Springs, California.

30 homes in Desert Hot Springs carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.72%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.

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Desert Hot Springs assumable market
by the numbers.

30active assumable listings
2.72%lowest locked rate
$412kmedian list price
$356saved per month vs. 7.2%
About the market

Assumable mortgagesin Desert Hot Springs, explained.

Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for California, filtered to Desert Hot Springs. Updated October 2026.

How assumptions work for buyers

Desert Hot Springs, California has 30 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of October 2026: 28 FHA loans and 2 VA loans that a qualified buyer can take over at the seller's existing rate instead of financing at today's roughly 7.2%. Rates on active Desert Hot Springs assumable listings start at 2.72% with a median of 6.46%; 7 listings are under 4% and 12 are under 5%.

The median assumable home in Desert Hot Springs lists for $412,500, with a median of $99,729 in cash to assume, the gap between the price and the remaining loan balance. At the median assumable rate the principal-and-interest payment is about $2,104 a month versus $2,459 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $356 kept every month and $4,268 a year. The most active Desert Hot Springs ZIP codes are 92240 (29) and 92241 (1).

UMe confirms the balance, rate, and assumability of each listing with the listing agent before marking it Certified. FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law, and you do not need to be a veteran to assume a VA loan. Once you are under contract, the loan servicer underwrites you rather than a new lender; most Desert Hot Springs assumptions close in 45 to 90 days, and UMe tracks the file with the servicer and both agents so nothing stalls.

Verified in Desert Hot Springs

Homes on the marketin Desert Hot Springs.

View all 30 on the map

No verified listings in Desert Hot Springs yet.

New assumable listings land every week across California. Search the full map, or save a Desert Hot Springs search and we’ll email you the moment one appears.

Live MLS collection. Loan balances, payment estimates, and cash-to-assume amounts update with the source listing. Taxes, insurance, HOA, closing costs, and secondary financing may change the final monthly payment.

Inventory snapshot

What’s in the mixin Desert Hot Springs.

Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for California. Updated October 2026.

Active listings
30
UMe Certified / verified
0
Lowest rate
2.72%
Median rate
6.46%
Median list price
$412,500
Median cash to assume
$99,729

Desert Hot Springs listings by locked rate

  1. Under 4%7 homes
  2. 4% – 5%5 homes
  3. 5% – 6%2 homes
  4. 6% and up16 homes

Desert Hot Springs listings by loan type

  • FHA28 homesmedian 6.46%
  • VA2 homesmedian 4.68%

FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.

By neighborhood

Assumable homesby Desert Hot Springs ZIP code.

Each ZIP opens the Desert Hot Springs map zoomed to its listings, in assumptions mode, with rate and payment filters ready.

Run the Desert Hot Springs numbers

What an assumable ratedoes to a Desert Hot Springs payment.

The sliders start at the median Desert Hot Springs assumable listing: $412,500 list price and a 6.46% existing rate. We compare the payment you would take over against financing the same balance with a new loan at today’s 7.20%. Principal and interest only; taxes, insurance, and HOA dues are the same either way.

$410,000
$315,000

The gap between price and balance is the seller’s equity: your cash to assume, or what a second loan can help cover.

6.45%
26 yrs
Cash to assume (seller’s equity)$95,000

23% of the price. Eligible buyers can start with as little as 5% down using a second loan for the rest.

Your monthly payment if you assume in Desert Hot Springs
$2,085/mo
New loan at 7.20%
$2,138
Assumed at 6.45%
$2,085
Every month$54
Over five years$3,218
Interest you never pay$119,36526-year assumed loan vs. a new 30-year loan

Estimates for illustration. The real numbers depend on the loan, the servicer, and your qualification; every Desert Hot Springs listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.

How it works in Desert Hot Springs

How to assumea mortgage in Desert Hot Springs.

You’re not applying for a new mortgage. You’re stepping into one that already exists, at the rate it was written. Four steps, and UMe owns the hard one.

Start with pre-qualification
  1. 01

    Find a Desert Hot Springs home with a locked rate.

    Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Desert Hot Springs map by existing rate, monthly payment, or cash to assume instead of by list price alone.

  2. 02

    Cover the seller’s equity.

    You pay the seller the difference between the price and the remaining balance, a median of $99,729 in Desert Hot Springs today. Cash, a second loan, or seller financing can bridge it.

  3. 03

    Qualify with the servicer, not a new lender.

    The current loan servicer reviews your credit, income, and debt just like a lender would. UMe prepares the file, works the servicer directly, and chases every follow-up so the 45-to-90-day timeline holds.

  4. 04

    Close and keep the rate.

    The seller’s balance, rate, and remaining term become yours. No points, no origination fee, no reset to 30 years, and a Desert Hot Springs payment written in a different decade.

Desert Hot Springs questions

Assuming a mortgagein Desert Hot Springs.

The numbers below come from current Desert Hot Springs inventory and update as listings change.

All assumption FAQs

How many assumable homes are for sale in Desert Hot Springs?

As of October 2026, UMe tracks 30 active assumable listings in Desert Hot Springs. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.

What types of assumable loans are available in Desert Hot Springs?

Current Desert Hot Springs inventory breaks down as FHA (28, median 6.46%) and VA (2, median 4.68%). FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages are assumable by law, which is why they make up nearly all assumable listings. Conventional loans usually carry a due-on-sale clause and cannot be assumed. You do not need to be a veteran to assume a VA loan, though the seller's entitlement stays tied up unless you substitute your own.

What is the lowest assumable mortgage rate in Desert Hot Springs?

The lowest rate on an active Desert Hot Springs assumable listing is 2.72%, and the median across all 30 listings is 6.46%. 7 listings are under 4% and 12 are under 5%, compared with roughly 7.2% for a new 30-year loan today.

How much can I save with a mortgage assumption in Desert Hot Springs?

Across current Desert Hot Springs listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $2,104 per month versus $2,459 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $356 every month, or $4,268 a year. The savings compound because you also keep the seller's remaining term instead of restarting a 30-year clock.

How much money do I need to assume a home in Desert Hot Springs?

When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Desert Hot Springs that gap is currently a median of $99,729 on a median list price of $412,500. Buyers cover it with cash, a second mortgage, or seller financing; UMe can connect you with lenders who write gap loans behind an assumption.

Which Desert Hot Springs ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?

The Desert Hot Springs ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 92240 (29) and 92241 (1). Use the map to draw your own boundary or filter by rate, payment, and down payment inside any of them.

How long does a mortgage assumption take in Desert Hot Springs?

Most FHA and VA assumptions close in 45 to 90 days. The loan servicer, not a new lender, underwrites you, and servicer turnaround is the main variable. UMe tracks the file with the servicer and the listing agent so nothing stalls, and every listing shows whether the assumption has already been confirmed with the seller's side.

Ready when you are

Stop overpaying for Desert Hot Springs.The rate is already on the house.

Every listing on the Desert Hot Springs map has a rate you can take over. Start with the ones in Desert Hot Springs, get pre-qualified in minutes, and let UMe carry the assumption to closing.

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