Durham, California
Assumable homes for salein Durham, California.
1 home in Durham carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.87%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.
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Durham assumable market
by the numbers.
Assumable mortgagesin Durham, explained.
Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for California, filtered to Durham. Updated September 2026.
How assumptions work for buyersDurham, California has 1 home for sale with an assumable mortgage as of September 2026: 1 VA loan 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 Durham assumable listings start at 2.87% with a median of 2.87%; 1 listing is under 4% and 1 is under 5%.
The median assumable home in Durham lists for $550,000, with a median of $222,190 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 $1,561 a month versus $2,638 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $1,077 kept every month and $12,921 a year. The most active Durham ZIP codes are 95938 (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 Durham assumptions close in 45 to 90 days, and UMe tracks the file with the servicer and both agents so nothing stalls.
Homes on the marketin Durham.
No verified listings in Durham yet.
New assumable listings land every week across California. Search the full map, or save a Durham 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.
What’s in the mixin Durham.
Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for California. Updated September 2026.
- Active listings
- 1
- UMe Certified / verified
- 0
- Lowest rate
- 2.87%
- Median rate
- 2.87%
- Median list price
- $550,000
- Median cash to assume
- $222,190
Durham listings by locked rate
- Under 4%1 home
- 4% – 5%0 homes
- 5% – 6%0 homes
- 6% and up0 homes
Durham listings by loan type
- VA1 homemedian 2.87%
FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.
Assumable homesby Durham ZIP code.
Each ZIP opens the Durham map zoomed to its listings, in assumptions mode, with rate and payment filters ready.
What an assumable ratedoes to a Durham payment.
The sliders start at the median Durham assumable listing: $550,000 list price and a 2.87% 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.
The gap between price and balance is the seller’s equity: your cash to assume, or what a second loan can help cover.
40% of the price. Eligible buyers can start with as little as 5% down using a second loan for the rest.
Estimates for illustration. The real numbers depend on the loan, the servicer, and your qualification; every Durham listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.
How to assumea mortgage in Durham.
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- 01
Find a Durham home with a locked rate.
Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Durham map by existing rate, monthly payment, or cash to assume instead of by list price alone.
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Cover the seller’s equity.
You pay the seller the difference between the price and the remaining balance, a median of $222,190 in Durham today. Cash, a second loan, or seller financing can bridge it.
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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.
- 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 Durham payment written in a different decade.
Assuming a mortgagein Durham.
The numbers below come from current Durham inventory and update as listings change.
All assumption FAQsHow many assumable homes are for sale in Durham?
As of September 2026, UMe tracks 1 active assumable listing in Durham. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
What types of assumable loans are available in Durham?
Current Durham inventory breaks down as VA (1, median 2.87%). 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 Durham?
The lowest rate on an active Durham assumable listing is 2.87%, and the median across all 1 listing is 2.87%. 1 listing is under 4% and 1 is under 5%, compared with roughly 7.2% for a new 30-year loan today.
How much can I save with a mortgage assumption in Durham?
Across current Durham listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,561 per month versus $2,638 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $1,077 every month, or $12,921 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 Durham?
When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Durham that gap is currently a median of $222,190 on a median list price of $550,000. 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 Durham ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
The Durham ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 95938 (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 Durham?
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.
More assumable homesin California.
Stop overpaying for Durham.The rate is already on the house.
Every listing on the Durham map has a rate you can take over. Start with the ones in Durham, get pre-qualified in minutes, and let UMe carry the assumption to closing.
