Active Listing · 82 days on market

A 3.5% mortgage,
still on the table.

6662 N 89th Loop, Camas, WA 98607
4 bedrooms + main-floor office · 3 baths · 1,942 sqft · Built 2021

🏊 Community pool ☀ Owned solar 🏀 Sport courts 🌲 14-acre park 🚶 Trail system

This isn't an ordinary listing. The home comes with an assumable VA mortgage at 3.5% — a rate locked years before today's market — and a fully-owned solar array that's not reflected in the asking price.

$619,900 List Price
$2,150/mo P&I if Assumed*
~$962/mo Buyer Savings*
The Math Most Buyers Are Missing

Two buyers. Same house. $393,600 difference.

Buyer A walks in with a new mortgage at today's rate. Buyer B assumes the existing VA loan. Both pay $619,900. Here's what happens over the life of the loan.

Buyer A · New Loan
6.43%
$3,112
per month (P&I)
~$624,300 in total interest over 30 years
vs.
Buyer B · VA Assumption
3.5%
$2,150
per month (P&I)
~$230,800 in remaining interest over 26 years
$393,600

What Buyer B saves on interest compared to financing at today's rate.

*Based on $440,000 assumed VA loan balance at 3.5% with ~26 years remaining, vs. new conventional financing at 6.43% over 30 years with 20% down. Buyer's actual qualification, terms, and savings depend on servicer approval and individual qualifications.

Hidden Asset No. 1

An assumable VA mortgage at 3.5%

VA loans originated before 2022 carry rates current buyers can no longer access. This one is fully assumable by any qualified buyer — including civilians. The seller is not requiring military service.

  • Assumable rate3.5%
  • Approximate loan balance$440,000
  • Remaining term~26 years
  • Equity gap to cover at closing~$180,000
  • VA funding fee (buyer)0.5%
  • Typical processing time45–90 days
  • Buyer must be a veteran?No
Hidden Asset No. 2

Owned solar — already paid off

No lease. No loan. No transfer paperwork. The system was installed by Lennar in 2021 and is fully owned by the seller. It conveys with the property at no additional cost, despite adding meaningful resale value per Zillow and Berkeley Lab research.

  • Ownership statusOwned outright
  • System installed2021
  • Avg. monthly electric bill$XX*
  • Estimated annual energy savings~$1,800–$2,400*
  • Zillow-estimated value premium+4.1%
  • Berkeley Lab estimated value$20K–$30K

*Actual production figures available on request.

Run Your Own Numbers

Cost-to-close calculator

The assumable mortgage saves you on monthly payments, but you'll need to cover the gap between the purchase price and the assumed loan balance at closing. The loan's rate (3.5%) and remaining term (~26 years) are fixed terms of the existing mortgage — they transfer to you exactly as they are. Adjust the variables that are actually yours to control.

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Fixed terms of the existing loan
Assumed loan balance $440,000
Interest rate 3.5%
Remaining term ~26 years

These don't change — you step into the existing loan as-is.

Cash needed at closing $182,200
VA funding fee (0.5%) $2,200
Equity gap (price − balance) $179,900
P&I if assumed $2,150
P&I with new loan* $3,112
Monthly savings $962
How to read this: "Cash needed" is the rough amount you'd bring to closing in addition to standard closing costs. The equity gap can sometimes be covered with a second mortgage or HELOC, though both the VA servicer and the second-lien lender must approve. *New-loan comparison assumes 20% down on the full sale price at the rate shown. Your actual qualification, rate, and savings depend on credit, income, and the loan servicer's approval. This calculator is for estimation only and is not a loan offer.
The Process

How a VA assumption works

VA loan assumption isn't a loophole. It's a feature of every VA loan written after 1988, codified by federal regulation. The process is different depending on whether the buyer is a veteran with their own VA benefits or a civilian buyer.

01

Confirm eligibility with the servicer

The buyer applies directly with the seller's VA loan servicer. Approval requires the same financial fundamentals as a normal mortgage: typically a 620+ FICO, a debt-to-income ratio at or below 41%, and stable income documentation.

Good news for buyers: You do not have to be a veteran or have any military service. Any qualifying civilian can assume this loan.
02

Cover the equity gap

The assumed loan balance (~$440,000) is less than the purchase price ($619,900). The buyer brings the difference — roughly $180,000 plus closing costs — in cash or with secondary financing such as a HELOC or second mortgage. Both lenders must approve any second lien.

03

Pay the VA funding fee

The buyer pays a one-time funding fee of 0.5% of the assumed balance — about $2,200 on this loan. The servicer may also charge an assumption processing fee, capped by VA at $300.

04

Close and take over

At closing, the buyer becomes the new borrower on the existing loan: same rate, same remaining term, same monthly payment. No new appraisal in most cases, no new origination — the buyer simply steps into the loan.

Plan for a longer timeline than a standard purchase. Assumption processing typically runs 45 to 90 days, sometimes longer depending on the servicer's workload.
01

Confirm your VA entitlement

If you're an eligible veteran with sufficient VA entitlement, you may qualify for a "Substitution of Entitlement" (SOE) — meaning your VA benefit takes the place of the seller's on this loan. This is the cleanest version of an assumption.

02

Apply through the servicer

Same servicer process as civilian buyers. You'll need to provide your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to confirm you have enough entitlement to substitute. The servicer underwrites you the same way: credit, income, DTI.

Veteran buyers often qualify for VA funding fee exemptions — service-connected disability rated 10% or higher typically eliminates the fee entirely.
03

Cover the equity gap

Just like a civilian buyer, you'll need to bring the difference between $619,900 and the assumed loan balance to closing. The VA funding fee is reduced (0.5%) or waived entirely with qualifying exemption.

04

Substitute your entitlement and close

Your COE is submitted with the assumption paperwork to substitute your entitlement for the seller's. You step into the existing 3.5% loan, the seller's VA benefit is fully restored, and the transaction closes cleanly.

This is the seller's preferred path because it restores their VA benefit. Veteran buyers offering SOE may have negotiating leverage on price or terms.

For official guidance on VA loan assumptions, see the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Visit va.gov →
The Property

Four bedrooms upstairs. A dedicated office downstairs.

Built in 2021. Open-concept main floor with gas fireplace and built-ins, plus a dedicated main-level office with custom bookcases. Upstairs: four bedrooms including the primary suite with double vanity and walk-in shower. Fully fenced backyard with patio. Owned solar included.

Bedrooms / Office
4 + office
All 4 bedrooms upstairs, dedicated office on main
Bathrooms
3
2 full upstairs, half bath on main
Interior
1,942 sqft
Two stories, attached 2-car garage
Lot Size
3,485 sqft
Fully fenced, level + sloped, sprinkler
Year Built
2021
Lennar — Green Mountain community
HOA
$78/mo
Pool, hot tub, sport courts, trails
Heat / Cool
Forced air + AC
95+ efficiency, central air, gas fireplace
Property Tax
$5,492/yr
2024 actual, Clark County
Schools
Evergreen PS
Harmony · Pacific · Union (7/10)
The Location

Built into a 14-acre park.
Connected to 9.5 miles of regional trails.

The Green Mountain community was master-planned around outdoor living. A dedicated 14-acre park sits inside the neighborhood. The community's trail system links directly into the regional Lacamas Park network — three connected parks, two lakes, three waterfalls, and miles of forest.

14-acre park · inside the community

Walk out your door, into the park.

The Green Mountain community was master-planned around a 14-acre park that sits inside the neighborhood. It was built by Lennar and is in the process of being signed over to the City of Camas Parks and Recreation.

  • Basketball court
  • Volleyball grass court
  • Playground structure
  • Covered picnic shelter
  • Open green space
  • Connected trails through the community
9.5 miles of trails · regional access

Trails that go on for miles.

The community's trail system connects directly into the regional Lacamas Regional Park network — 312 acres of protected forest, two lakes, three waterfalls, and 9.5 miles of gravel and dirt paths.

  • 4.4 mi Lake-to-Lake Trail Loop
  • 2.9 mi Round Lake Loop
  • 296 ac Lacamas Lake
  • 3 Waterfalls (Pothole, Lower, Woodburn)
  • Lily Fields (purple camas blooms April–May)
  • Future connections to Lake-to-Lake regional trail and Camp Bonneville
5 min to Costco
and 192nd shopping
7 min to Lacamas
Regional Park
15 min to downtown
Vancouver / waterfront
25 min to Portland
International Airport
Major employer clusters within 15 minutes
Fisher Investments · PeaceHealth Southwest · HP / former Hewlett-Packard campus · WaferTech · The Vancouver Clinic · Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Where the locals eat

A few favorite spots, from the seller.

These are the places we actually go — for date night, for the family, for a long brunch on the patio. All within 15 minutes of the house. Two of them sit right on the Columbia River.

All within 15 minutes by car. The Cove also has boat slip reservations if you happen to arrive by river.

Common Questions

Things buyers usually ask.

No. VA loans are assumable by any qualified buyer — veteran or civilian — provided you meet the servicer's credit, income, and debt-to-income requirements. The original VA loan keeps its rate and terms regardless of who assumes it.
Roughly the difference between the purchase price ($619,900) and the assumed loan balance (~$440,000) — about $180,000 — plus the 0.5% VA funding fee (~$2,200), normal closing costs (escrow, title, recording), and any second-lien financing fees if you choose to use a HELOC or second mortgage to cover part of the equity gap. Use the calculator above to model your specific scenario.
Yes, in many cases. The VA loan servicer must approve any second-lien lender, and the combined payment must still meet qualifying ratios. Some buyers use HELOCs against other property they own; others use a second mortgage from a separate lender. This is best discussed with the servicer early in the process.
Plan for 45 to 90 days from application to closing — sometimes longer depending on the loan servicer's workload. Build longer contingency periods into your offer than you would for a conventional purchase. The seller is committed to working with patient, qualified buyers.
No. The solar system is fully owned by the seller — no lease, no loan, no UCC filing to transfer. It conveys with the property at closing as part of the real estate. Twelve months of production and utility data are available to qualified buyers on request.
Personal life change; the home no longer fits the seller's needs. The property has been well maintained by the original owner.
Yes — MLS #739173513, listed by Allison Stanisel of Skyline Real Estate. This site was created as a supplemental resource to explain the VA assumption opportunity in more detail than a standard MLS listing can. All offers should be submitted through the listing agent.
Take the Next Step

Ready to tour or talk numbers?

Whether you want to walk the property, run your buyer's numbers with a lender, or just ask questions about how the assumption process works, here's how to get in touch.

Schedule a showing

Contact the listing agent directly to arrange a private tour.

Allison Stanisel
Skyline Real Estate

office@pnwbestrealtor.com

Questions about the loan

For questions about the assumption process, equity gap financing, or buyer qualification — reach out directly.

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