Jackie Henry

Jackie Henry

Imperial Beach, California

Assumable homes for salein Imperial Beach, California.

16 homes in Imperial Beach carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.85%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.

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Imperial Beach assumable market
by the numbers.

16active assumable listings
2.85%lowest locked rate
$728kmedian list price
$1,225saved per month vs. 7.2%
About the market

Assumable mortgagesin Imperial Beach, explained.

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

How assumptions work for buyers

Imperial Beach, California has 16 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of October 2026: 15 VA loans and 1 FHA 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 Imperial Beach assumable listings start at 2.85% with a median of 3.50%; 9 listings are under 4% and 10 are under 5%.

The median assumable home in Imperial Beach lists for $727,500, with a median of $213,070 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 $2,943 a month versus $4,168 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $1,225 kept every month and $14,702 a year. The most active Imperial Beach ZIP codes are 91932 (16).

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 Imperial Beach assumptions close in 45 to 90 days, and UMe tracks the file with the servicer and both agents so nothing stalls.

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Homes on the marketin Imperial Beach.

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No verified listings in Imperial Beach yet.

New assumable listings land every week across California. Search the full map, or save an Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach.

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

Active listings
16
UMe Certified / verified
0
Lowest rate
2.85%
Median rate
3.50%
Median list price
$727,500
Median cash to assume
$213,070

Imperial Beach listings by locked rate

  1. Under 4%9 homes
  2. 4% – 5%1 home
  3. 5% – 6%1 home
  4. 6% and up4 homes

Imperial Beach listings by loan type

  • VA15 homesmedian 3.60%
  • FHA1 homemedian 3.50%

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

By neighborhood

Assumable homesby Imperial Beach ZIP code.

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

Run the Imperial Beach numbers

What an assumable ratedoes to an Imperial Beach payment.

The sliders start at the median Imperial Beach assumable listing: $727,500 list price and a 3.50% 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.

$730,000
$515,000

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

3.50%
26 yrs
Cash to assume (seller’s equity)$215,000

29% 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 Imperial Beach
$2,516/mo
New loan at 7.20%
$3,496
Assumed at 3.50%
$2,516
Every month$979
Over five years$58,768
Interest you never pay$473,38926-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 Imperial Beach listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.

How it works in Imperial Beach

How to assumea mortgage in Imperial Beach.

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 an Imperial Beach home with a locked rate.

    Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Imperial Beach 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 $213,070 in Imperial Beach 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 an Imperial Beach payment written in a different decade.

Imperial Beach questions

Assuming a mortgagein Imperial Beach.

The numbers below come from current Imperial Beach inventory and update as listings change.

All assumption FAQs

How many assumable homes are for sale in Imperial Beach?

As of October 2026, UMe tracks 16 active assumable listings in Imperial Beach. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.

What types of assumable loans are available in Imperial Beach?

Current Imperial Beach inventory breaks down as VA (15, median 3.60%) and FHA (1, median 3.50%). 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 Imperial Beach?

The lowest rate on an active Imperial Beach assumable listing is 2.85%, and the median across all 16 listings is 3.50%. 9 listings are under 4% and 10 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 Imperial Beach?

Across current Imperial Beach listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $2,943 per month versus $4,168 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $1,225 every month, or $14,702 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 Imperial Beach?

When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Imperial Beach that gap is currently a median of $213,070 on a median list price of $727,500. 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 Imperial Beach ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?

The Imperial Beach ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 91932 (16). 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 Imperial Beach?

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 Imperial Beach.The rate is already on the house.

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

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