Diamond Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Pottstown, PA

LEI: 25490053H6JWQDX4RM47

Tax ID: 23-1320654

5 stars - Updated: 4/16/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 32 reviews

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Review & Overview

Diamond Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Diamond Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Reading, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Ocean City, and Pottsville among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Diamond Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Diamond Credit Union is typically a low fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.93% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 4/16/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.18% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.31% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.59% 4/16/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.59% 4/16/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

1,046

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$107,790,000

Awards

Diamond Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Diamond Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.78%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.23%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Diamond Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,493.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 657 $60,775,000 $92,504 $638 5.41%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 300 $30,710,000 $102,367 $560 5.08%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $4,440,000 $1,110,000 $0 6.72%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $4,230,000 $705,000 $0 7.17%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $2,860,000 $119,167 $408 6.46%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,520,000 $108,571 $1,223 5.14%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,325,000 $88,333 $819 5.98%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $3,079 5.79%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $335,000 $47,857 $0 6.82%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 4.91%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 7.10%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 6.58%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 5.87%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $562 4.75%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $676 5.62%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $803 6.38%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $672 8.79%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $178 6.25%
Lewisburg, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $301 6.50%
Diamond Credit Union's top markets include Reading, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Ocean City, and Pottsville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 640 $68,260,000 $106,656 $632 6.89%
    HELOC 406 $39,530,000 $97,365 n/a 3.00%

    For 2024, Diamond Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 640 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 406 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 455 $34,275,000 $75,330 $366 4.80%
    Refi 247 $29,535,000 $119,575 $398 5.71%
    Other 178 $10,580,000 $59,438 $404 5.90%
    Home Purchase 121 $24,435,000 $201,942 $2,957 5.57%
    Cash Out Refi 45 $8,965,000 $199,222 $4,103 6.91%

    For 2024, Diamond Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 455 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 247 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 717 $73,455,000 $102,448 $351 4.63%
    15 Year 123 $11,245,000 $91,423 $416 6.96%
    20 Year 112 $11,170,000 $99,732 $462 7.66%
    10 Year 55 $4,445,000 $80,818 $293 6.12%
    30 Year 33 $7,385,000 $223,788 $4,493 6.78%
    5 Year 6 $90,000 $15,000 $268 6.27%

    For 2024, Diamond Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 717 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 123 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 541 $43,995,000 $81,322
    $2k-3k 1 $135,000 $135,000
    $3k-4k 1 $175,000 $175,000
    $4k-5k 1 $325,000 $325,000
    $5k+ 1 $425,000 $425,000

    Diamond Credit Union's average total fees were $4,493, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 541 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 393 $44,075,000 $112,150
    2.5-3% 371 $34,925,000 $94,137
    7-8% 171 $17,245,000 $100,848
    Over 8% 55 $5,545,000 $100,818
    <2.5% 29 $2,715,000 $93,621
    5-6% 27 $3,285,000 $121,667

    During 2024, Diamond Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.78%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 393 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 689 $35,735,000 $51,865 $377 5.41%
    $100k-200k 242 $31,670,000 $130,868 $881 5.14%
    $200k-400k 88 $22,600,000 $256,818 $2,211 5.70%
    $400k-600k 17 $7,575,000 $445,588 $5,444 5.62%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,330,000 $721,667 $803 5.86%
    $1MM+ 4 $5,880,000 $1,470,000 $0 6.54%

    2024 saw Diamond Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 689 originations, totaling $35,735,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 298 $25,420,000 $85,302 $575 5.37%
    $150k-250k 232 $27,410,000 $118,147 $720 4.93%
    $50k-75k 160 $9,650,000 $60,313 $534 5.31%
    $75k-100k 156 $10,660,000 $68,333 $606 5.41%
    $250k+ 55 $9,765,000 $177,545 $431 4.72%
    $50k or less 52 $2,490,000 $47,885 $1,130 5.72%

    Diamond Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 298 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 232 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 234 $18,790,000 $80,299 $628 5.23%
    30-36% 190 $16,290,000 $85,737 $581 5.42%
    <20% 58 $4,210,000 $72,586 $450 5.48%
    42% 53 $5,585,000 $105,377 $1,146 5.43%
    41% 47 $4,265,000 $90,745 $534 4.99%
    43% 46 $3,910,000 $85,000 $497 5.26%
    40% 43 $3,705,000 $86,163 $782 4.69%
    39% 39 $3,165,000 $81,154 $938 4.81%
    45% 36 $3,680,000 $102,222 $463 4.95%
    38% 31 $2,555,000 $82,419 $523 5.39%
    44% 30 $3,450,000 $115,000 $1,246 4.57%
    37% 28 $2,250,000 $80,357 $815 5.81%
    46% 27 $2,475,000 $91,667 $318 4.77%
    36% 26 $2,190,000 $84,231 $653 5.58%
    48% 16 $1,390,000 $86,875 $365 5.59%
    47% 16 $1,900,000 $118,750 $515 4.60%
    49% 9 $1,145,000 $127,222 $335 5.33%
    50-60% 9 $1,005,000 $111,667 $407 4.24%
    >60% 7 $735,000 $105,000 $156 3.97%

    Diamond Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 234 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 190 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 808 $70,680,000 $87,475 $638 5.23%
    Not applicable 87 $22,085,000 $253,851 $0 7.00%
    Not provided 96 $10,360,000 $107,917 $699 5.48%
    Black 33 $2,035,000 $61,667 $427 5.21%
    Asian 13 $1,895,000 $145,769 $465 4.52%
    American Indian 6 $530,000 $88,333 $266 4.24%
    Other Asian 2 $180,000 $90,000 $288 4.49%
    Asian Indian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 2.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.66%

    Diamond Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.81%

    Diamond Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,046 $107,790,000 $103,050

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,046 $107,790,000 $103,050

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 324 $32,480,000 $100,247 $506 5.03%
    40-60% 89 $15,615,000 $175,449 $1,136 4.94%
    60-80% 108 $28,430,000 $263,241 $2,607 6.58%
    80-100% 22 $6,170,000 $280,455 $4,218 6.34%
    Under 20% 503 $25,095,000 $49,891 $349 5.38%