2.88% FHA
$130,000
$375/mo
711 Saint Thomas Avenue
Albert Lea, MN
2 bd1 ba660 sqft
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Keep the rate.
Buy the home in Albert Lea.
4 assumable homes for sale in Albert Lea, with locked rates from 2.88%. Take over the seller’s existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.
Median assumable rate
3.55%
vs 7.2% market
$216/mo saved
Median locked rate
3.55%
Across 4 assumable listings
Typical monthly savings
$216
On a $249,450 home vs 7.2%
Certified listings
0
Loan terms confirmed with the listing agent
Loan types
FHA · VA
Government-backed loans are assumable by law
Verified in Albert Lea
Homes with a rate worth keeping
3.55% VA
$279,900
$1,084/mo
610 Park Avenue
Albert Lea, MN
3 bd3 ba1,477 sqft
3.91% FHA
$219,000
$417/mo
912 3rd Avenue
Albert Lea, MN
4 bd2 ba2,100 sqft
$325,000
$1,765/mo
610 Park Avenue
Albert Lea, MN
5 bd3 ba2,993 sqft
Inventory snapshot
What’s assumable in Albert Lea right now
Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for Minnesota. Updated September 2026.
- Active listings
- 4
- Certified / verified
- 0
- Lowest rate
- 2.88%
- Median rate
- 3.55%
- Median list price
- $249,450
- Median cash to assume
- $103,407
Listings by locked rate
- Under 4%3 homes
- 4% – 5%0 homes
- 5% – 6%0 homes
- 6% and up0 homes
Listings by loan type
- FHA2 homesmedian 3.40%
- VA2 homesmedian 3.55%
FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.
By neighborhood
Assumable homes by Albert Lea ZIP code
Nearby markets
More assumable homes in Minnesota
- Minneapolis94
- Saint Paul93
- Rosemount38
- Moorhead29
- Farmington28
- Woodbury26
- Owatonna25
- Rochester23
- Lakeville22
- Shakopee22
- Cottage Grove19
- Oakdale18
- Ramsey16
- Elk River15
- Faribault15
- Mankato15
- Brooklyn Park14
- Big Lake13
- Andover12
- Apple Valley12
- Brainerd12
- Burnsville12
- Ada
- Adams
Run your numbers
The cost of waiting in Albert Lea.
A 7.2% new loan against an assumable one at 3.55%, same balance, 30 years.
You keep every month
$454/mo
Over a year$5,447
Monthly payment, side by side
7.2% vs 3.55%
How an assumption works
Three steps. One lower payment.
You’re not applying for a new mortgage. You’re stepping into one that already exists, at the rate it was written.
- 01
Find a locked rate
Every listing here carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over. Filter by rate, payment, or down payment.
- 02
Qualify with the servicer
You apply with the current lender, not a new one. Our team handles the paperwork and the timeline.
- 03
Close and keep the rate
The seller’s balance, rate, and remaining term become yours. No points, no rate shopping, no reset to 30 years.
Questions
Assuming a mortgage in Albert Lea
Numbers below come from current Albert Lea inventory and update as listings change.
- How many assumable homes are for sale in Albert Lea?
- As of September 2026, UMe tracks 4 active assumable listings in Albert Lea. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
- What types of assumable loans are available in Albert Lea?
- Current Albert Lea inventory breaks down as FHA (2, median 3.40%) and VA (2, median 3.55%). 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 Albert Lea right now?
- The lowest rate on an active Albert Lea assumable listing is 2.88%, and the median across all 4 listings is 3.55%. 3 listings are under 4% and 3 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 Albert Lea?
- Across current Albert Lea listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $417 per month versus $633 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $216 every month, or $2,592 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 Albert Lea?
- When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Albert Lea that gap is currently a median of $103,407 on a median list price of $249,450. 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 Albert Lea ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
- The Albert Lea ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 56007 (4). 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 Albert Lea?
- 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 Albert Lea.
Every listing on the map has a rate you can take over. Start with the ones in Minnesota, or list your own low-rate loan and let buyers come to you.
