Jackie Henry

Jackie Henry

La Quinta, California

Assumable homes for salein La Quinta, California.

17 homes in La Quinta carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.71%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.

Live MLS data · Updated

La Quinta assumable market
by the numbers.

17active assumable listings
2.71%lowest locked rate
$475kmedian list price
$672saved per month vs. 7.2%
About the market

Assumable mortgagesin La Quinta, explained.

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

How assumptions work for buyers

La Quinta, California has 17 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of October 2026: 9 VA loans and 8 FHA 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 La Quinta assumable listings start at 2.71% with a median of 4.99%; 8 listings are under 4% and 9 are under 5%.

The median assumable home in La Quinta lists for $475,000, with a median of $239,144 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 $1,897 a month versus $2,570 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $672 kept every month and $8,069 a year. The most active La Quinta ZIP codes are 92253 (17).

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

Verified in La Quinta

Homes on the marketin La Quinta.

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259 Desert Falls Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92211 — assumable VA mortgage at 2.98%
VA
Active
37
$327,500$51,901 down
Rate
2.98%
7.28%today
Payment
$1,307/mo
$2,127today
  • 2beds
  • 2baths
  • 1,330sqft

259 Desert Falls Drive, Palm Desert

82796 Mount Riley Drive, Indio, CA, 92203 — assumable VA mortgage at 2.98%
VA
Active
24
$613,000$167,634 down
Rate
2.98%
7.28%today
Payment
$2,103/mo
$3,421today
  • 5beds
  • 5baths
  • 3,269sqft

82796 Mount Riley Drive, Indio

48944 Desert Flower, Palm Desert, CA, 92260 — assumable FHA mortgage at 3.10%
FHA
Active
15
$385,000$93,439 down
Rate
3.10%
7.28%today
Payment
$1,380/mo
$2,211today
  • 3beds
  • 2baths
  • 1,348sqft

48944 Desert Flower, Palm Desert

42995 Park, Palm Desert, CA, 92260 — assumable FHA mortgage at 3.89%
FHA
Active
10
$1,290,000$210,576 down
Rate
3.89%
7.28%today
Payment
$5,535/mo
$8,039today
  • —beds
  • —baths
  • —sqft

42995 Park, Palm Desert

43289 Lacovia Drive, Bermuda Dunes, CA, 92203 — assumable VA mortgage at 2.66%
VA
Active
39
$468,000$160,694 down
Rate
2.66%
7.28%today
Payment
$1,420/mo
$2,408today
  • 3beds
  • 3baths
  • 2,304sqft

43289 Lacovia Drive, Bermuda Dunes

52835 Avenida Ramirez, La Quinta, CA, 92253 — assumable FHA mortgage at 2.71%
FHA
Active
23
$465,000$173,248 down
Rate
2.71%
7.28%today
Payment
$1,356/mo
$2,284today
  • 3beds
  • 2baths
  • 1,434sqft

52835 Avenida Ramirez, La Quinta

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 La Quinta.

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

Active listings
17
UMe Certified / verified
0
Lowest rate
2.71%
Median rate
4.99%
Median list price
$475,000
Median cash to assume
$239,144

La Quinta listings by locked rate

  1. Under 4%8 homes
  2. 4% – 5%1 home
  3. 5% – 6%0 homes
  4. 6% and up8 homes

La Quinta listings by loan type

  • VA9 homesmedian 3.70%
  • FHA8 homesmedian 6.29%

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

By neighborhood

Assumable homesby La Quinta ZIP code.

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

Run the La Quinta numbers

What an assumable ratedoes to a La Quinta payment.

The sliders start at the median La Quinta assumable listing: $475,000 list price and a 4.99% 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.

$475,000
$235,000

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

5.00%
26 yrs
Cash to assume (seller’s equity)$240,000

51% 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 La Quinta
$1,347/mo
New loan at 7.20%
$1,595
Assumed at 5.00%
$1,347
Every month$248
Over five years$14,868
Interest you never pay$153,87926-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 La Quinta listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.

How it works in La Quinta

How to assumea mortgage in La Quinta.

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 La Quinta home with a locked rate.

    Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the La Quinta 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 $239,144 in La Quinta 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 La Quinta payment written in a different decade.

La Quinta questions

Assuming a mortgagein La Quinta.

The numbers below come from current La Quinta inventory and update as listings change.

All assumption FAQs

How many assumable homes are for sale in La Quinta?

As of October 2026, UMe tracks 17 active assumable listings in La Quinta. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.

What types of assumable loans are available in La Quinta?

Current La Quinta inventory breaks down as VA (9, median 3.70%) and FHA (8, median 6.29%). 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 La Quinta?

The lowest rate on an active La Quinta assumable listing is 2.71%, and the median across all 17 listings is 4.99%. 8 listings are under 4% and 9 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 La Quinta?

Across current La Quinta listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,897 per month versus $2,570 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $672 every month, or $8,069 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 La Quinta?

When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In La Quinta that gap is currently a median of $239,144 on a median list price of $475,000. 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 La Quinta ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?

The La Quinta ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 92253 (17). 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 La Quinta?

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 La Quinta.The rate is already on the house.

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

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