2.98% VA
$1,200,000
$1,640/mo
3544 McIntosh Lane
Darby, MT
3 bd3 ba3,480 sqft
Darby, Montana
Keep the rate.
Buy the home in Darby.
4 assumable homes for sale in Darby, with locked rates from 2.98%. Take over the seller’s existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.
Median assumable rate
5.79%
vs 7.2% market
$795/mo saved
Median locked rate
5.79%
Across 4 assumable listings
Typical monthly savings
$795
On a $742,500 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 Darby
Homes with a rate worth keeping
3.07% VA
$773,000
$1,901/mo
621 Skalkaho Hwy
Hamilton, MT
3 bd2 ba2,494 sqft
6.78% VA
$647,000
$3,494/mo
438 Blue Jay Lane
Hamilton, MT
2 bd2 ba1,594 sqft
5.52% FHA
$589,000
$2,154/mo
494 Cole Avenue
Darby, MT
3 bd2 ba1,620 sqft
6.95% FHA
$785,000
$943/mo
609 Solleder Lane
Darby, MT
5 bd1 ba1,977 sqft
Inventory snapshot
What’s assumable in Darby right now
Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for Montana. Updated September 2026.
- Active listings
- 4
- Certified / verified
- 0
- Lowest rate
- 2.98%
- Median rate
- 5.79%
- Median list price
- $742,500
- Median cash to assume
- $438,319
Listings by locked rate
- Under 4%1 home
- 4% – 5%0 homes
- 5% – 6%1 home
- 6% and up2 homes
Listings by loan type
- FHA3 homesmedian 6.06%
- VA1 homemedian 2.98%
FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.
By neighborhood
Assumable homes by Darby ZIP code
Nearby markets
More assumable homes in Montana
- Great Falls33
- Kalispell29
- Missoula17
- Helena16
- Butte12
- Libby10
- Polson8
- Columbia Falls6
- Stevensville6
- Bigfork5
- Cut Bank5
- Florence5
- Hamilton4
- Plains4
- Ronan4
- Superior4
- Anaconda3
- Arlee3
- Clancy3
- East Helena3
- Eureka3
- Marion3
- Shelby3
- Alberton
Run your numbers
The cost of waiting in Darby.
A 7.2% new loan against an assumable one at 5.79%, same balance, 30 years.
You keep every month
$549/mo
Over a year$6,583
Monthly payment, side by side
7.2% vs 5.79%
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 Darby
Numbers below come from current Darby inventory and update as listings change.
- How many assumable homes are for sale in Darby?
- As of September 2026, UMe tracks 4 active assumable listings in Darby. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
- What types of assumable loans are available in Darby?
- Current Darby inventory breaks down as FHA (3, median 6.06%) and VA (1, median 2.98%). 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 Darby right now?
- The lowest rate on an active Darby assumable listing is 2.98%, and the median across all 4 listings is 5.79%. 1 listing is under 4% and 1 is under 5%, compared with roughly 7.2% for a new 30-year loan today.
- How much can I save with a mortgage assumption in Darby?
- Across current Darby listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,897 per month versus $2,692 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $795 every month, or $9,541 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 Darby?
- When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Darby that gap is currently a median of $438,319 on a median list price of $742,500. 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 Darby ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
- The Darby ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 59829 (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 Darby?
- 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 Darby.
Every listing on the map has a rate you can take over. Start with the ones in Montana, or list your own low-rate loan and let buyers come to you.
