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Active
20$214,995Potential short sale
- Rate
- 3.07%
6.95%today- Payment
- $1,019/mo
$1,585today
- 1beds
- 1baths
- 622sqft
Thornton, Colorado
Assumable homes for salein Thornton, Colorado.
64 homes in Thornton carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.30%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.
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Thornton assumable market
by the numbers.
64active assumable listings
2.30%lowest locked rate
$535kmedian list price
$1,021saved per month vs. 7.2%
About the market
Assumable mortgagesin Thornton, explained.
Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for Colorado, filtered to Thornton. Updated September 2026.
How assumptions work for buyersThornton, Colorado has 64 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of September 2026: 44 FHA loans and 20 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 Thornton assumable listings start at 2.30% with a median of 3.96%; 32 listings are under 4% and 37 are under 5%.
The median assumable home in Thornton lists for $534,500, with a median of $152,704 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 $1,964 a month versus $2,985 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $1,021 kept every month and $12,250 a year. The most active Thornton ZIP codes are 80602 (24), 80241 (18), 80229 (10), 80260 (7), and 80233 (5).
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 Thornton 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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View all 64 on the map Homes on the marketin Thornton.
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Active
26$399,000$13,572 down
- Rate
- 3.10%
6.95%today- Payment
- $1,824/mo
$2,827today
- 2beds
- 1baths
- 875sqft
6655 Monaco Drive, Brighton
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Active
16$279,999$5,916 down
- Rate
- 3.10%
6.95%today- Payment
- $1,300/mo
$2,015today
- 2beds
- 2baths
- 985sqft
2143 Coronado Parkway #C, Denver
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Active
33$523,000$33,718 down
- Rate
- 2.75%
6.95%today- Payment
- $2,242/mo
$3,635today
- 4beds
- 3baths
- 2,000sqft
5505 117th Circle, Denver
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Active
25$375,000$19,250 down
- Rate
- 2.77%
6.95%today- Payment
- $1,637/mo
$2,648today
- 3beds
- 1baths
- 971sqft
1917 Kingston Street, Aurora
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Active
27$320,000$24,113 down
- Rate
- 2.84%
6.95%today- Payment
- $1,369/mo
$2,194today
- 2beds
- 2baths
- 1,147sqft
3281 103rd Place #1403, Thornton
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 Thornton.
Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for Colorado. Updated September 2026.
- Active listings
- 64
- UMe Certified / verified
- 0
- Lowest rate
- 2.30%
- Median rate
- 3.96%
- Median list price
- $534,500
- Median cash to assume
- $152,704
Thornton listings by locked rate
- Under 4%32 homes
- 4% – 5%5 homes
- 5% – 6%6 homes
- 6% and up21 homes
Thornton listings by loan type
- FHA44 homesmedian 4.83%
- VA20 homesmedian 3.15%
FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.
By neighborhood
Assumable homesby Thornton ZIP code.
Each ZIP opens the Thornton map zoomed to its listings, in assumptions mode, with rate and payment filters ready.
Run the Thornton numbers
What an assumable ratedoes to a Thornton payment.
The sliders start at the median Thornton assumable listing: $534,500 list price and a 3.96% 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)$155,000
29% 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 Thornton
$1,950/mo
New loan at 7.20%$2,579
Assumed at 3.95%
$1,950
Every month$629
Over five years$37,739
Interest you never pay$320,05226-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 Thornton listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.
How it works in Thornton
How to assumea mortgage in Thornton.
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 Thornton home with a locked rate.
Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Thornton 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 $152,704 in Thornton 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 Thornton payment written in a different decade.
Thornton questions
Assuming a mortgagein Thornton.
The numbers below come from current Thornton inventory and update as listings change.
All assumption FAQsHow many assumable homes are for sale in Thornton?
As of September 2026, UMe tracks 64 active assumable listings in Thornton. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
What types of assumable loans are available in Thornton?
Current Thornton inventory breaks down as FHA (44, median 4.83%) and VA (20, median 3.15%). 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 Thornton?
The lowest rate on an active Thornton assumable listing is 2.30%, and the median across all 64 listings is 3.96%. 32 listings are under 4% and 37 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 Thornton?
Across current Thornton listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,964 per month versus $2,985 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $1,021 every month, or $12,250 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 Thornton?
When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Thornton that gap is currently a median of $152,704 on a median list price of $534,500. 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 Thornton ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
The Thornton ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 80602 (24), 80241 (18), 80229 (10), 80260 (7), and 80233 (5). 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 Thornton?
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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