Townsend, Montana
Assumable homes for salein Townsend, Montana.
3 homes in Townsend carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.98%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.
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Townsend assumable market
by the numbers.
Assumable mortgagesin Townsend, explained.
Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for Montana, filtered to Townsend. Updated September 2026.
How assumptions work for buyersTownsend, Montana has 3 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of September 2026: 2 FHA loans and 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 Townsend assumable listings start at 2.98% with a median of 3.06%; 2 listings are under 4% and 2 are under 5%.
The median assumable home in Townsend lists for $450,000, with a median of $258,703 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 $1,283 a month versus $2,116 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $833 kept every month and $9,993 a year. The most active Townsend ZIP codes are 59644 (3).
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 Townsend 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 Townsend.
No verified listings in Townsend yet.
New assumable listings land every week across Montana. Search the full map, or save a Townsend 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 Townsend.
Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for Montana. Updated September 2026.
- Active listings
- 3
- UMe Certified / verified
- 0
- Lowest rate
- 2.98%
- Median rate
- 3.06%
- Median list price
- $450,000
- Median cash to assume
- $258,703
Townsend listings by locked rate
- Under 4%2 homes
- 4% – 5%0 homes
- 5% – 6%0 homes
- 6% and up1 home
Townsend listings by loan type
- FHA2 homesmedian 4.67%
- VA1 homemedian 3.06%
FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.
Assumable homesby Townsend ZIP code.
Each ZIP opens the Townsend map zoomed to its listings, in assumptions mode, with rate and payment filters ready.
What an assumable ratedoes to a Townsend payment.
The sliders start at the median Townsend assumable listing: $450,000 list price and a 3.06% 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.
58% 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 Townsend listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.
How to assumea mortgage in Townsend.
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 Townsend home with a locked rate.
Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Townsend 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 $258,703 in Townsend 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 Townsend payment written in a different decade.
Assuming a mortgagein Townsend.
The numbers below come from current Townsend inventory and update as listings change.
All assumption FAQsHow many assumable homes are for sale in Townsend?
As of September 2026, UMe tracks 3 active assumable listings in Townsend. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
What types of assumable loans are available in Townsend?
Current Townsend inventory breaks down as FHA (2, median 4.67%) and VA (1, median 3.06%). 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 Townsend?
The lowest rate on an active Townsend assumable listing is 2.98%, and the median across all 3 listings is 3.06%. 2 listings are under 4% and 2 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 Townsend?
Across current Townsend listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,283 per month versus $2,116 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $833 every month, or $9,993 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 Townsend?
When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Townsend that gap is currently a median of $258,703 on a median list price of $450,000. 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 Townsend ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
The Townsend ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 59644 (3). 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 Townsend?
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.
Stop overpaying for Townsend.The rate is already on the house.
Every listing on the Townsend map has a rate you can take over. Start with the ones in Townsend, get pre-qualified in minutes, and let UMe carry the assumption to closing.
