Not like with a traditional loan. When a buyer assumes your mortgage, they skip the big-ticket costs of a new loan — no new lender or broker-origination fees, no appraisal, and no “down payment” to the lender. That can save the buyer thousands of dollars, which frees up money I can often negotiate to get you more.
And here’s the best part: instead of paying those thousands to a lender and broker, the buyer can put that money toward your equity — the difference between what’s left on your loan and your home’s sale price.
For example, if there’s $300K remaining on the loan and you have $80K in equity, the buyer brings $80K to closing. That cash goes straight to you — the value you’ve built in your home.