Bismarck, North Dakota

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Buy the home in Bismarck.

26 assumable homes for sale in Bismarck, with locked rates from 2.77%. Take over the seller’s existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.

Bismarck

Median assumable rate

4.03%

vs 7.2% market
$481/mo saved

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Inventory snapshot

What’s assumable in Bismarck right now

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

Active listings
26
Certified / verified
0
Lowest rate
2.77%
Median rate
4.03%
Median list price
$359,400
Median cash to assume
$124,154

Listings by locked rate

  1. Under 4%12 homes
  2. 4% – 5%6 homes
  3. 5% – 6%3 homes
  4. 6% and up4 homes

Listings by loan type

  • FHA14 homesmedian 4.45%
  • VA12 homesmedian 3.35%

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

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Run your numbers

The cost of waiting in Bismarck.

A 7.2% new loan against an assumable one at 4.03%, same balance, 30 years.

You keep every month

$575/mo
Over a year$6,900

Monthly payment, side by side

7.2% vs 4.03%

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 02

    Qualify with the servicer

    You apply with the current lender, not a new one. Our team handles the paperwork and the timeline.

  3. 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 Bismarck

Numbers below come from current Bismarck inventory and update as listings change.

How many assumable homes are for sale in Bismarck?
As of September 2026, UMe tracks 26 active assumable listings in Bismarck. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
What types of assumable loans are available in Bismarck?
Current Bismarck inventory breaks down as FHA (14, median 4.45%) and VA (12, median 3.35%). 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 Bismarck right now?
The lowest rate on an active Bismarck assumable listing is 2.77%, and the median across all 26 listings is 4.03%. 12 listings are under 4% and 18 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 Bismarck?
Across current Bismarck listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,347 per month versus $1,828 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $481 every month, or $5,775 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 Bismarck?
When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Bismarck that gap is currently a median of $124,154 on a median list price of $359,400. 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 Bismarck ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
The Bismarck ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 58504 (10), 58501 (8), and 58503 (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 Bismarck?
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.

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Stop overpaying for Bismarck.

Every listing on the map has a rate you can take over. Start with the ones in North Dakota, or list your own low-rate loan and let buyers come to you.