First Heritage Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Trevose, PA

LEI: 5493001E3OD1D4Y8KX63

Tax ID: 23-3102701

5 stars - Updated: 4/17/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 19 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Heritage Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Heritage Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Erie, Scranton, New York, and St. Louis among others. We have data for 43 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Heritage Financial has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Heritage Financial 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.02% 4/17/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.20% 4/17/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.33% 4/17/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.95% 4/17/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.94% 4/17/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.46% 4/17/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.92% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 4/17/25
15 Year VA Purchase 6.00% 4/17/25
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Originations

369

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$80,715,000
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Relative Rate

First Heritage Financial's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.48%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.07%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Heritage Financial's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,623.

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
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 100 $27,630,000 $276,300 $8,532 6.19%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $7,715,000 $130,763 $5,374 6.52%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $6,285,000 $169,865 $5,491 6.74%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,105,000 $373,182 $10,532 6.65%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,370,000 $240,714 $6,703 6.31%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,275,000 $251,923 $8,013 6.38%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,270,000 $141,875 $5,124 6.71%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,185,000 $198,636 $7,170 6.31%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,110,000 $211,000 $5,438 6.61%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,100,000 $210,000 $5,963 6.50%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,030,000 $338,333 $8,788 6.00%
Selinsgrove, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,550,000 $193,750 $4,158 6.94%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,420,000 $355,000 $7,493 6.50%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,345,000 $192,143 $5,992 6.46%
Lewisburg, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,310,000 $218,333 $5,943 6.86%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,230,000 $307,500 $5,841 6.75%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,110,000 $277,500 $7,707 6.69%
Meadville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,110,000 $138,750 $5,033 6.61%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $955,000 $955,000 $16,298 7.13%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $11,563 6.68%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $795,000 $159,000 $4,720 6.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $580,000 $145,000 $7,545 6.50%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $5,747 6.50%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $9,934 7.13%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $12,283 7.10%
ALTOONA, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $5,531 6.29%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $8,562 7.10%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,413 6.13%
Huntingdon, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $4,778 6.75%
DuBois, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $295,000 $98,333 $3,651 7.13%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,800 6.90%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,148 7.50%
New Castle, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $5,130 6.38%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $7,446 6.49%
COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,261 7.13%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,557 7.50%
Lewistown, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,582 6.25%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $7,094 6.63%
Oil City, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $6,239 6.13%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,018 6.00%
Somerset, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $3,205 6.69%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,261 7.13%
Ashtabula, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,148 6.63%
First Heritage Financial's top markets include Philadelphia, Erie, Scranton, New York, and St. Louis among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 233 $53,805,000 $230,923 $5,851 6.67%
    FHA 116 $23,510,000 $202,672 $8,348 6.15%
    VA 15 $2,655,000 $177,000 $8,193 6.08%
    USDA 5 $745,000 $149,000 $5,828 6.50%

    For 2024, First Heritage Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 233 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 116 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 349 $76,045,000 $217,894 $6,689 6.48%
    Cash Out Refi 13 $2,765,000 $212,692 $8,079 6.43%
    Refi 7 $1,905,000 $272,143 $7,491 6.58%

    For 2024, First Heritage Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 349 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 13 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 345 $71,475,000 $207,174 $6,623 6.48%
    15 Year 10 $1,630,000 $163,000 $4,935 6.37%
    30+ year 9 $6,545,000 $727,222 $13,366 6.60%
    20 Year 4 $910,000 $227,500 $6,835 6.75%
    Other 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,173 6.63%

    For 2024, First Heritage Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 345 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 10 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 148 $25,230,000 $170,473
    $<1k 96 $17,980,000 $187,292
    $2k-3k 49 $10,575,000 $215,816
    $5k+ 34 $16,660,000 $490,000
    $3k-4k 26 $6,540,000 $251,538
    $4k-5k 8 $2,140,000 $267,500

    First Heritage Financial's average total fees were $6,623, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 148 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 222 $45,610,000 $205,450
    5-6% 87 $20,005,000 $229,943
    7-8% 57 $14,295,000 $250,789
    4-5% 2 $480,000 $240,000
    Over 8% 1 $325,000 $325,000

    During 2024, First Heritage Financial's average interest rate for loans was 6.48%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 222 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 168 $26,130,000 $155,536 $5,732 6.44%
    $200k-400k 123 $33,005,000 $268,333 $7,659 6.42%
    $100,000 or less 51 $3,925,000 $76,961 $4,131 6.67%
    $400k-600k 17 $8,325,000 $489,706 $11,578 6.71%
    $600k-1MM 8 $5,430,000 $678,750 $13,482 6.36%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,900,000 $1,950,000 $33,245 7.12%

    2024 saw First Heritage Financial place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 168 originations, totaling $26,130,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 105 $18,155,000 $172,905 $5,845 6.38%
    $50k or less 85 $11,045,000 $129,941 $5,356 6.44%
    $75k-100k 73 $15,845,000 $217,055 $7,028 6.43%
    $100k-150k 62 $15,150,000 $244,355 $7,121 6.61%
    $150k-250k 31 $10,485,000 $338,226 $9,036 6.67%
    $250k+ 13 $10,035,000 $771,923 $16,936 6.73%

    First Heritage Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 105 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 85 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 63 $12,045,000 $191,190 $5,969 6.62%
    30-36% 59 $12,815,000 $217,203 $7,080 6.40%
    44% 25 $5,675,000 $227,000 $6,796 6.40%
    41% 23 $5,325,000 $231,522 $5,656 6.67%
    45% 21 $7,335,000 $349,286 $8,930 6.59%
    43% 19 $3,905,000 $205,526 $6,789 6.48%
    47% 17 $2,835,000 $166,765 $5,996 6.17%
    48% 16 $3,350,000 $209,375 $6,751 6.48%
    38% 16 $3,970,000 $248,125 $8,135 6.37%
    40% 16 $4,370,000 $273,125 $7,819 6.23%
    42% 16 $3,900,000 $243,750 $7,729 6.37%
    39% 15 $2,945,000 $196,333 $7,002 6.48%
    37% 14 $2,620,000 $187,143 $5,370 6.74%
    49% 12 $2,860,000 $238,333 $6,303 6.69%
    46% 10 $2,200,000 $220,000 $7,413 6.60%
    36% 10 $1,500,000 $150,000 $5,933 6.44%
    <20% 9 $1,605,000 $178,333 $4,602 6.49%
    50-60% 7 $885,000 $126,429 $6,506 6.14%
    >60% 1 $575,000 $575,000 $10,479 5.75%

    First Heritage Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 63 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 59 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 290 $63,980,000 $220,621 $6,661 6.48%
    Black 42 $9,150,000 $217,857 $7,944 6.42%
    Not provided 25 $4,815,000 $192,600 $5,954 6.61%
    Asian 7 $1,705,000 $243,571 $6,614 6.45%
    Asian Indian 2 $600,000 $300,000 $8,092 6.19%
    American Indian 2 $340,000 $170,000 $5,051 6.44%
    Other Asian 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,253 7.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.32%

    First Heritage Financial has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.62%

    First Heritage Financial has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 369 $80,715,000 $218,740

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    369 $80,715,000 $218,740

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $525,000 $105,000 $4,372 6.57%
    40-60% 14 $2,870,000 $205,000 $5,326 6.51%
    60-80% 59 $15,985,000 $270,932 $7,654 6.56%
    80-100% 286 $60,140,000 $210,280 $6,609 6.47%
    Over 100% 5 $1,195,000 $239,000 $11,782 6.10%