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Tina Smith

Golden, Colorado

Assumable homes for salein Golden, Colorado.

9 homes in Golden carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.85%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.

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Golden assumable market
by the numbers.

9active assumable listings
2.85%lowest locked rate
$639kmedian list price
$349saved per month vs. 7.2%
About the market

Assumable mortgagesin Golden, explained.

Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for Colorado, filtered to Golden. Updated November 2026.

How assumptions work for buyers

Golden, Colorado has 9 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of November 2026: 6 FHA loans and 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 Golden assumable listings start at 2.85% with a median of 3.99%; 5 listings are under 4% and 5 are under 5%.

The median assumable home in Golden lists for $639,000, with a median of $394,266 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 $3,221 a month versus $3,570 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $349 kept every month and $4,193 a year. The most active Golden ZIP codes are 80403 (5) and 80401 (4).

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 Golden 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 Golden.

View all 9 on the map
7181 Van Gordon Street, Arvada, CO, 80004 — assumable FHA mortgage at 2.99%
FHA
Active
38
$559,000$123,108 equity gap
Rate
2.99%
7.24%today
Payment
$2,047/mo
$3,312today
  • 4beds
  • 3baths
  • 2,009sqft

7181 Van Gordon Street, Arvada

15296 66th Drive, Arvada, CO, 80007 — assumable FHA mortgage at 2.90%
FHATop pick
Active
41
$510,000$32,958 equity gap
Rate
2.90%
7.24%today
Payment
$2,227/mo
$3,647today
  • 3beds
  • 3baths
  • 1,798sqft

15296 66th Drive, Arvada

3355 Flower Street #90, Lakewood, CO, 80227 — assumable VA mortgage at 2.77%
VATop pick
Active
39
$230,000$24,307 equity gap
Rate
2.77%
7.24%today
Payment
$971/mo
$1,617today
  • 2beds
  • 1baths
  • 944sqft

3355 Flower Street #90, Lakewood

10487 Hampden Avenue #103, Lakewood, CO, 80227 — assumable VA mortgage at 2.73%
VA
Active
27
$317,305$53,811 equity gap
Rate
2.73%
7.24%today
Payment
$1,230/mo
$2,059today
  • 2beds
  • 2baths
  • 1,288sqft

10487 Hampden Avenue #103, Lakewood

10165 25th Avenue #103, Lakewood, CO, 80215 — assumable VA mortgage at 2.86%
VA
Active
17
$199,000$31,461 equity gap
Rate
2.86%
7.24%today
Payment
$781/mo
$1,285today
  • 2beds
  • 1baths
  • 864sqft

10165 25th Avenue #103, Lakewood

6883 Dover Way, Littleton, CO, 80128 — assumable FHA mortgage at 2.87%
FHA
Active
35
$400,000$55,221 equity gap
Rate
2.87%
7.24%today
Payment
$1,608/mo
$2,643today
  • 2beds
  • 2baths
  • 974sqft

6883 Dover Way, Littleton

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 Golden.

Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for Colorado. Updated November 2026.

Active listings
9
UMe Certified / verified
0
Lowest rate
2.85%
Median rate
3.99%
Median list price
$639,000
Median cash to assume
$394,266

Golden listings by locked rate

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

Golden listings by loan type

  • FHA6 homesmedian 5.86%
  • VA3 homesmedian 3.13%

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

By neighborhood

Assumable homesby Golden ZIP code.

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

Run the Golden numbers

What an assumable ratedoes to a Golden payment.

The sliders start at the median Golden assumable listing: $639,000 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.

$640,000
$245,000

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)$395,000

62% 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 Golden
$1,264/mo
New loan at 7.20%
$1,663
Assumed at 4.00%
$1,264
Every month$399
Over five years$23,923
Interest you never pay$204,22326-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 Golden listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.

How it works in Golden

How to assumea mortgage in Golden.

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 Golden home with a locked rate.

    Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Golden 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 $394,266 in Golden 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 Golden payment written in a different decade.

Golden questions

Assuming a mortgagein Golden.

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

All assumption FAQs

How many assumable homes are for sale in Golden?

As of November 2026, UMe tracks 9 active assumable listings in Golden. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.

What types of assumable loans are available in Golden?

Current Golden inventory breaks down as FHA (6, median 5.86%) and VA (3, median 3.13%). 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 Golden?

The lowest rate on an active Golden assumable listing is 2.85%, and the median across all 9 listings is 3.99%. 5 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 Golden?

Across current Golden listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $3,221 per month versus $3,570 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $349 every month, or $4,193 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 Golden?

When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Golden that gap is currently a median of $394,266 on a median list price of $639,000. 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 Golden ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?

The Golden ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 80403 (5) and 80401 (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 Golden?

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 Golden.The rate is already on the house.

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

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