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How to Assume a VA Loan: Step-by-Step Guide

Saturday, February 21

VA loan assumptions are the single biggest opportunity in real estate right now. And I'm going to walk you through exactly how the process works, step by step. Quick background: VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. They're available to active-duty military, vet...


How to Build a Rental Portfolio with Assumable Loans

Friday, February 20

I've built a 5-property portfolio in Colorado Springs. Started on a $35K/year social worker salary. House hacked my way up. And now I'm doing it again with assumable mortgages. Here's the strategy.The Foundation: Your First Assumable PropertyYour first assumable property should be a primary resid...


What Is an Assumable Mortgage and Why Should You Care?

Wednesday, February 18

Let me cut right to it. An assumable mortgage is when you, the buyer, take over the seller's existing home loan. Their rate, their terms, their remaining balance. It becomes yours. Why does that matter right now? Because millions of homeowners locked in rates between 2% and 4% during 2020 and 202...


Assumable Mortgages for Real Estate Investors: The Complete Guidechang

Tuesday, February 17

If you're a real estate investor in 2026, you already know the math is brutal at 7% rates. Properties that cash-flowed beautifully at 3% are underwater at 7%. But there's a way to get those 3% rates today. Assumable mortgages. Let me walk you through the investor playbook for assumable loans. Why...


How to Make a Great Investment with an Assumable Mortgage

Monday, February 24

—Even with Negative Cash Flow When investing in real estate, the goal is always to maximize returns while minimizing upfront costs. But in today’s market, with high interest rates and increasing home prices, finding a perfect deal that checks every box is nearly impossible. However, assumable mo...


How to Get an Assumable Loan for Just 5% Down—Even with a Large Equity

Wednesday, December 11

Buying an assumable mortgage can feel impossible right now. But what if I told you there’s a way to snag a dreamy 2.5% mortgage rate and it would only require 5% down? That’s where assumable loans come in.Myth-Busting Assumable Loan Equity GapsOne of the biggest misconceptions about assumable lo...