Tampa, Florida

Keep the rate.
Buy the home in Tampa.

171 assumable homes for sale in Tampa, with locked rates from 2.18%. Take over the seller’s existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.

Tampa

Median assumable rate

5.78%

vs 7.2% market
$438/mo saved

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Inventory snapshot

What’s assumable in Tampa right now

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

Active listings
171
Certified / verified
0
Lowest rate
2.18%
Median rate
5.78%
Median list price
$399,000
Median cash to assume
$160,574

Listings by locked rate

  1. Under 4%56 homes
  2. 4% – 5%15 homes
  3. 5% – 6%16 homes
  4. 6% and up79 homes

Listings by loan type

  • FHA105 homesmedian 6.27%
  • VA66 homesmedian 3.99%

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

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The cost of waiting in Tampa.

A 7.2% new loan against an assumable one at 5.78%, same balance, 30 years.

You keep every month

$299/mo
Over a year$3,583

Monthly payment, side by side

7.2% vs 5.78%

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 Tampa

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

How many assumable homes are for sale in Tampa?
As of September 2026, UMe tracks 171 active assumable listings in Tampa. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
What types of assumable loans are available in Tampa?
Current Tampa inventory breaks down as FHA (105, median 6.27%) and VA (66, 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 Tampa right now?
The lowest rate on an active Tampa assumable listing is 2.18%, and the median across all 171 listings is 5.78%. 56 listings are under 4% and 71 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 Tampa?
Across current Tampa listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,581 per month versus $2,019 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $438 every month, or $5,255 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 Tampa?
When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Tampa that gap is currently a median of $160,574 on a median list price of $399,000. 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 Tampa ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
The Tampa ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 33619 (22), 33647 (17), 33612 (16), 33604 (14), and 33610 (12). 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 Tampa?
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 Tampa.

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