The assumption fee is the amount paid to a lender (usually by the purchaser of real property) resulting from a buyer taking over the payments on a seller's existing loan. The purchaser of the property usually pays this fee. Your mortgage broker or lender can provide further details on assumable mortgage options.

A provision in an assumable mortgage that allows a buyer to assume responsibility for the mortgage from the seller is called an assumption clause.

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