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Active
24$314,000$28,534 equity gap
- Rate
- 3.10%
7.40%today- Payment
- $1,354/mo
$2,195today
- 3beds
- 3baths
- 1,884sqft
Shelbyville, Tennessee
Assumable homes for salein Shelbyville, Tennessee.
31 homes in Shelbyville carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.81%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.
Live MLS data · Updated
Shelbyville assumable market
by the numbers.
31active assumable listings
2.81%lowest locked rate
$320kmedian list price
$312saved per month vs. 7.2%
About the market
Assumable mortgagesin Shelbyville, explained.
Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for Tennessee, filtered to Shelbyville. Updated October 2026.
How assumptions work for buyersShelbyville, Tennessee has 31 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of October 2026: 25 FHA loans and 6 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 Shelbyville assumable listings start at 2.81% with a median of 6.35%; 7 listings are under 4% and 11 are under 5%.
The median assumable home in Shelbyville lists for $319,900, with a median of $72,303 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 $1,720 a month versus $2,032 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $312 kept every month and $3,741 a year. The most active Shelbyville ZIP codes are 37160 (31).
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 Shelbyville assumptions close in 45 to 90 days, and UMe tracks the file with the servicer and both agents so nothing stalls.
Verified in Shelbyville
View all 31 on the map Homes on the marketin Shelbyville.
FHA
Active
44$449,999$149,735 equity gap
- Rate
- 2.87%
7.40%today- Payment
- $1,400/mo
$2,339today
- 3beds
- 3baths
- 2,264sqft
117 Mountain View Rd, Bell Buckle
VA
Active
38$550,000$178,852 equity gap
- Rate
- 2.97%
7.40%today- Payment
- $1,762/mo
$2,905today
- 3beds
- 2baths
- 3,326sqft
1210 Buckeye Rd, Fayetteville
FHA
Active
46$340,000$78,595 equity gap
- Rate
- 3.56%
7.40%today- Payment
- $1,301/mo
$1,991today
- 3beds
- 2baths
- 1,603sqft
339 Shelby Cir, Shelbyville
FHA
Active
30$289,990$115,893 equity gap
- Rate
- 2.81%
7.40%today- Payment
- $816/mo
$1,373today
- 3beds
- 2baths
- 1,400sqft
104 Ligon Dr, Shelbyville
FHA
Active
40$339,990$330,327 equity gap
- Rate
- 2.89%
7.40%today- Payment
- $756/mo
$1,016today
- 3beds
- 2baths
- 1,512sqft
201 Stardust Dr, Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for Tennessee. Updated October 2026.
- Active listings
- 31
- UMe Certified / verified
- 0
- Lowest rate
- 2.81%
- Median rate
- 6.35%
- Median list price
- $319,900
- Median cash to assume
- $72,303
Shelbyville listings by locked rate
- Under 4%7 homes
- 4% – 5%4 homes
- 5% – 6%1 home
- 6% and up19 homes
Shelbyville listings by loan type
- FHA25 homesmedian 6.35%
- VA6 homesmedian 6.47%
FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.
By neighborhood
Assumable homesby Shelbyville ZIP code.
Each ZIP opens the Shelbyville map zoomed to its listings, in assumptions mode, with rate and payment filters ready.
Run the Shelbyville numbers
What an assumable ratedoes to a Shelbyville payment.
The sliders start at the median Shelbyville assumable listing: $319,900 list price and a 6.35% 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.
The gap between price and balance is the seller’s equity: your cash to assume, or what a second loan can help cover.
Cash to assume (seller’s equity)$70,000
22% 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 Shelbyville
$1,639/mo
New loan at 7.20%$1,697
Assumed at 6.35%
$1,639
Every month$58
Over five years$3,497
Interest you never pay$99,64026-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 Shelbyville listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.
How it works in Shelbyville
How to assumea mortgage in Shelbyville.
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- 01
Find a Shelbyville home with a locked rate.
Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Shelbyville map by existing rate, monthly payment, or cash to assume instead of by list price alone.
- 02
Cover the seller’s equity.
You pay the seller the difference between the price and the remaining balance, a median of $72,303 in Shelbyville today. Cash, a second loan, or seller financing can bridge it.
- 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.
- 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 Shelbyville payment written in a different decade.
Shelbyville questions
Assuming a mortgagein Shelbyville.
The numbers below come from current Shelbyville inventory and update as listings change.
All assumption FAQsHow many assumable homes are for sale in Shelbyville?
As of October 2026, UMe tracks 31 active assumable listings in Shelbyville. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
What types of assumable loans are available in Shelbyville?
Current Shelbyville inventory breaks down as FHA (25, median 6.35%) and VA (6, median 6.47%). 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 Shelbyville?
The lowest rate on an active Shelbyville assumable listing is 2.81%, and the median across all 31 listings is 6.35%. 7 listings are under 4% and 11 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 Shelbyville?
Across current Shelbyville listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,720 per month versus $2,032 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $312 every month, or $3,741 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 Shelbyville?
When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Shelbyville that gap is currently a median of $72,303 on a median list price of $319,900. 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 Shelbyville ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
The Shelbyville ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 37160 (31). 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 Shelbyville?
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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