Erik Peterson

Erik Peterson

Watford City, North Dakota

Assumable homes for salein Watford City, North Dakota.

8 homes in Watford City carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.96%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.

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Watford City assumable market
by the numbers.

8active assumable listings
2.96%lowest locked rate
$343kmedian list price
$553saved per month vs. 7.2%
About the market

Assumable mortgagesin Watford City, explained.

Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for North Dakota, filtered to Watford City. Updated September 2026.

How assumptions work for buyers

Watford City, North Dakota has 8 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of September 2026: 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 Watford City assumable listings start at 2.96% with a median of 3.89%; 4 listings are under 4% and 5 are under 5%.

The median assumable home in Watford City lists for $342,500, with a median of $112,105 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 $1,174 a month versus $1,727 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $553 kept every month and $6,633 a year. The most active Watford City ZIP codes are 58854 (8).

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

Verified in Watford City

Homes on the marketin Watford City.

View all 8 on the map

No verified listings in Watford City yet.

New assumable listings land every week across North Dakota. Search the full map, or save a Watford City 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 Watford City.

Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for North Dakota. Updated September 2026.

Active listings
8
UMe Certified / verified
0
Lowest rate
2.96%
Median rate
3.89%
Median list price
$342,500
Median cash to assume
$112,105

Watford City listings by locked rate

  1. Under 4%4 homes
  2. 4% – 5%1 home
  3. 5% – 6%0 homes
  4. 6% and up3 homes

Watford City listings by loan type

  • FHA8 homesmedian 3.89%

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

By neighborhood

Assumable homesby Watford City ZIP code.

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

Run the Watford City numbers

What an assumable ratedoes to a Watford City payment.

The sliders start at the median Watford City assumable listing: $342,500 list price and a 3.89% 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.

$345,000
$230,000

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

3.90%
26 yrs
Cash to assume (seller’s equity)$115,000

33% 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 Watford City
$1,174/mo
New loan at 7.20%
$1,561
Assumed at 3.90%
$1,174
Every month$387
Over five years$23,225
Interest you never pay$195,70626-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 Watford City listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.

How it works in Watford City

How to assumea mortgage in Watford City.

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 Watford City home with a locked rate.

    Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Watford City 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 $112,105 in Watford City 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 Watford City payment written in a different decade.

Watford City questions

Assuming a mortgagein Watford City.

The numbers below come from current Watford City inventory and update as listings change.

All assumption FAQs

How many assumable homes are for sale in Watford City?

As of September 2026, UMe tracks 8 active assumable listings in Watford City. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.

What types of assumable loans are available in Watford City?

Current Watford City inventory breaks down as FHA (8, median 3.89%). 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 Watford City?

The lowest rate on an active Watford City assumable listing is 2.96%, and the median across all 8 listings is 3.89%. 4 listings are under 4% and 5 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 Watford City?

Across current Watford City listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,174 per month versus $1,727 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $553 every month, or $6,633 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 Watford City?

When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Watford City that gap is currently a median of $112,105 on a median list price of $342,500. 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 Watford City ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?

The Watford City ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 58854 (8). 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 Watford City?

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 Watford City.The rate is already on the house.

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

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