American Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Allentown, PA

LEI: 5493000V0CXKSOK29E51

Tax ID: 23-2852733

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Review & Overview

American Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. American Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Allentown, Philadelphia, Reading, East Stroudsburg, and Scranton among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

American Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

173

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$49,445,000

Employee count

65

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 144 $39,770,000 $276,181 $0 0.00%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $6,795,000 $399,706 $0 0.00%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,230,000 $307,500 $0 0.00%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $0 0.00%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 0.00%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
American Bank's top markets include Allentown, Philadelphia, Reading, East Stroudsburg, and Scranton among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 173 $49,445,000 $285,809 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, American Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 173 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 124 $33,510,000 $270,242 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 46 $15,670,000 $340,652 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, American Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 124 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 46 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 173 $49,445,000 $285,809 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, American Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 173 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 78 $20,560,000 $263,590 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 51 $7,655,000 $150,098 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 18 $1,450,000 $80,556 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 15 $6,855,000 $457,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,550,000 $758,333 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 5 $8,375,000 $1,675,000 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw American Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 78 originations, totaling $20,560,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 31 $7,185,000 $231,774 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 30 $8,390,000 $279,667 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 24 $4,700,000 $195,833 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 23 $9,455,000 $411,087 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 18 $3,010,000 $167,222 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 18 $2,430,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%

    American Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 31 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 30 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 173 $49,445,000 $285,809 $0 0.00%

    American Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 173 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 135 $32,335,000 $239,519 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 21 $12,265,000 $584,048 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 8 $2,180,000 $272,500 $0 0.00%
    Asian 5 $1,885,000 $377,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 2 $420,000 $210,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian Indian 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.34%

    American Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    94.22%

    American Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 173 $49,445,000 $285,809

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 3 $2,235,000 $745,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 10 $9,490,000 $949,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 160 $37,720,000 $235,750

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    AMERIS BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 2.4%
    AMERIS BANCORP Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 2.4%
    AMERIS BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 7.3%
    AMERIS BANCORP FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 4.9%
    AMERIS BANCORP Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 4.9%
    AMERIS BANCORP VA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 2.4%
    AMERIS BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 1 2.4%
    AMERIS BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 20 48.8%
    AMERIS BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 4.9%
    AMERIS BANCORP FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 4.9%
    AMERIS BANCORP VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 6 14.6%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    American Bank 4029 West Tilghman Street Allentown, PA 18104 Full Service B&M $540,018

    For 2020, American Bank had 1 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $26,732
    Net interest income $20,339
    Total noninterest income $2,457
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $72
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $2,385
    Pre-tax net operating income $11,724
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $9,423
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $9,423
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $9,423
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $9,423

    American Bank's gross interest income from loans was $26,732,000.
    American Bank's net interest income from loans was $20,339,000.
    American Bank's fee based income from loans was $72,000.
    American Bank's net income from loans was $9,423,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $6,393
    Provision for credit losses $969
    Total noninterest expense $10,103
    Salaries and employee benefits $5,764
    Premises and equipment expense $1,088
    Additional noninterest expense $3,251
    Applicable income taxes $2,301
    Net charge-offs $-220
    Cash dividends $2,750

    American Bank's interest expense for loans was $6,393,000.
    American Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $5,764,000.
    American Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,088,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $551,158
    Deposits held in domestic offices $551,158
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $535,234
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $15,678
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $247
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $54,547
    Demand deposits $54,547
    Nontransaction accounts $496,612
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $108,451
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $245,203
    Total time deposits $142,957
    Total time and savings deposits $496,612
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $78,393
    Interest-bearing deposits $472,765
    Retail deposits $529,663
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $34,949
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $733,316
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $49,017
    Interest-bearing balances $46,376
    Total securities $55,302
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $588,647
    Loan and leases loss allowance $7,988
    Trading account assets $783
    Bank premises and fixed assets $11,663
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $27,904

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $733,316
    Total Liabilities $657,769
    Total deposits $551,158
    Interest-bearing deposits $472,765
    Deposits held in domestic offices $551,158
    % insured (estimated) $79
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $27,860
    Trading liabilities $785
    Other borrowed funds $75,006
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $2,960

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $588,647
    Loan and leases loss allowance $7,988
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $596,635
    All real estate loans $504,677
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $504,677
    Construction and development loans $41,614
    Residential 1-4 family construction $9,815
    Other construction, all land development and other land $31,799
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $345,550
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $108,224
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $237,326
    Multifamily residential real estate $35,506
    1-4 family residential loans $81,447
    Farmland loans $560
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $91,254
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $698
    Credit card loans $430
    Related Plans $18
    Consumer Auto Loans $126
    Other loans to individuals $124
    All other loans & leases $6
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $6
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $4,836
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $4,836
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    American Bank had $588,647,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $504,677,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $41,614,000 of loans were in development loans. $35,506,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $81,447,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $430,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $126,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 270 $79,674 $295,089
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 46 $1,344 $29,217
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 74 $9,552 $129,081
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 150 $68,778 $458,520
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 323 $29,038 $89,901
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 152 $3,903 $25,678
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 110 $8,736 $79,418
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 61 $16,399 $268,836