Buchanan, Tennessee

Assumable homes for salein Buchanan, Tennessee.

3 homes in Buchanan carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 3.92%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.

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Buchanan assumable market
by the numbers.

3active assumable listings
3.92%lowest locked rate
$463kmedian list price
$632saved per month vs. 7.2%
About the market

Assumable mortgagesin Buchanan, explained.

Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for Tennessee, filtered to Buchanan. Updated October 2026.

How assumptions work for buyers

Buchanan, Tennessee has 3 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of October 2026: 3 VA 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 Buchanan assumable listings start at 3.92% with a median of 3.99%; 2 listings are under 4% and 2 are under 5%.

The median assumable home in Buchanan lists for $462,500, with a median of $143,274 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 $1,383 a month versus $2,015 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $632 kept every month and $7,581 a year. The most active Buchanan ZIP codes are 38222 (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 Buchanan assumptions close in 45 to 90 days, and UMe tracks the file with the servicer and both agents so nothing stalls.

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Homes on the marketin Buchanan.

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1305 Oakbrook Dr, Paris, TN, 38242 — assumable VA mortgage at 2.96%
VA
Active
45
$525,000$297,820 equity gap
Rate
2.96%
7.40%today
Payment
$1,100/mo
$1,816today
  • 3beds
  • 3baths
  • 2,600sqft

1305 Oakbrook Dr, Paris

104 Lark St, Paris, TN, 38242 — assumable VA mortgage at 2.96%
VA
Active
33
$299,900$149,210 equity gap
Rate
2.96%
7.40%today
Payment
$713/mo
$1,177today
  • 4beds
  • 2baths
  • 1,542sqft

104 Lark St, Paris

3515 County Home Rd, Paris, TN, 38242 — assumable FHA mortgage at 2.98%
FHA
Active
37
$549,900$279,990 equity gap
Rate
2.98%
7.40%today
Payment
$1,313/mo
$2,162today
  • 3beds
  • 5baths
  • 3,816sqft

3515 County Home Rd, Paris

59 Eiffel Tower Ln, Paris, TN, 38242 — assumable FHA mortgage at 3.13%
FHA
Active
32
$434,500$431,076 equity gap
Rate
3.13%
7.40%today
Payment
$24/mo
$34today
  • 5beds
  • 3baths
  • 2,880sqft

59 Eiffel Tower Ln, Paris

35 Boat Dock Rd, Buchanan, TN, 38222 — assumable VA mortgage at 3.92%
VA
Active
$289,900$143,274 equity gap
Rate
3.92%
7.40%today
Payment
$855/mo
$1,252today
  • 3beds
  • 2baths
  • 1,734sqft

35 Boat Dock Rd, Buchanan

160 Poplar Dr, Buchanan, TN, 38222 — assumable VA mortgage at 3.99%
VA
Active
22
$574,900$332,623 equity gap
Rate
3.99%
7.40%today
Payment
$1,383/mo
$1,992today
  • 3beds
  • 3baths
  • 3,360sqft

160 Poplar Dr, Buchanan

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 Buchanan.

Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for Tennessee. Updated October 2026.

Active listings
3
UMe Certified / verified
0
Lowest rate
3.92%
Median rate
3.99%
Median list price
$462,500
Median cash to assume
$143,274

Buchanan listings by locked rate

  1. Under 4%2 homes
  2. 4% – 5%0 homes
  3. 5% – 6%0 homes
  4. 6% and up1 home

Buchanan listings by loan type

  • VA3 homesmedian 3.99%

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

By neighborhood

Assumable homesby Buchanan ZIP code.

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

Run the Buchanan numbers

What an assumable ratedoes to a Buchanan payment.

The sliders start at the median Buchanan assumable listing: $462,500 list price and a 3.99% 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.

$465,000
$320,000

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

4.00%
26 yrs
Cash to assume (seller’s equity)$145,000

31% 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 Buchanan
$1,651/mo
New loan at 7.20%
$2,172
Assumed at 4.00%
$1,651
Every month$521
Over five years$31,246
Interest you never pay$266,74126-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 Buchanan listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.

How it works in Buchanan

How to assumea mortgage in Buchanan.

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 Buchanan home with a locked rate.

    Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Buchanan 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 $143,274 in Buchanan 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 Buchanan payment written in a different decade.

Buchanan questions

Assuming a mortgagein Buchanan.

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

All assumption FAQs

How many assumable homes are for sale in Buchanan?

As of October 2026, UMe tracks 3 active assumable listings in Buchanan. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.

What types of assumable loans are available in Buchanan?

Current Buchanan inventory breaks down as VA (3, median 3.99%). 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 Buchanan?

The lowest rate on an active Buchanan assumable listing is 3.92%, and the median across all 3 listings is 3.99%. 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 Buchanan?

Across current Buchanan listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,383 per month versus $2,015 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $632 every month, or $7,581 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 Buchanan?

When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Buchanan that gap is currently a median of $143,274 on a median list price of $462,500. 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 Buchanan ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?

The Buchanan ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 38222 (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 Buchanan?

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 Buchanan.The rate is already on the house.

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