Costa Mesa, California

Keep the rate.
Buy the home in Costa Mesa.

1 assumable home for sale in Costa Mesa, with locked rates from 4.24%. Take over the seller’s existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.

Costa Mesa

Median assumable rate

4.24%

vs 7.2% market
$873/mo saved

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Inventory snapshot

What’s assumable in Costa Mesa right now

Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for California. Updated August 2026.

Active listings
1
Certified / verified
0
Lowest rate
4.24%
Median rate
4.24%
Median list price
$895,000
Median cash to assume
$581,417

Listings by locked rate

  1. Under 4%0 homes
  2. 4% – 5%1 home
  3. 5% – 6%0 homes
  4. 6% and up0 homes

Listings by loan type

  • VA1 homemedian 4.24%

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

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Run your numbers

The cost of waiting in Costa Mesa.

A 7.2% new loan against an assumable one at 4.24%, same balance, 30 years.

You keep every month

$1,342/mo
Over a year$16,104

Monthly payment, side by side

7.2% vs 4.24%

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 Costa Mesa

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

How many assumable homes are for sale in Costa Mesa?
As of August 2026, UMe tracks 1 active assumable listing in Costa Mesa. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
What types of assumable loans are available in Costa Mesa?
Current Costa Mesa inventory breaks down as VA (1, median 4.24%). 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 Costa Mesa right now?
The lowest rate on an active Costa Mesa assumable listing is 4.24%, and the median across all 1 listing is 4.24%. 0 listings are 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 Costa Mesa?
Across current Costa Mesa listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $2,049 per month versus $2,922 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $873 every month, or $10,472 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 Costa Mesa?
When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Costa Mesa that gap is currently a median of $581,417 on a median list price of $895,000. 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 Costa Mesa ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
The Costa Mesa ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 92626 (1). 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 Costa Mesa?
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 Costa Mesa.

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