American Bancshares Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

MIAMI LAKES, FL

LEI: 549300EQED7LF41GHV46

Tax ID: 65-0763054

5 stars - Updated: 4/16/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 24 reviews

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Review & Overview

American Bancshares Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. American Bancshares Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Miami, Ocala, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, and Tampa among others. We have data for 33 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

American Bancshares Mortgage 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. American Bancshares Mortgage is typically an average 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 5.00% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.51% 4/16/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.51% 4/16/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.48% 4/16/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.85% 4/16/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.13% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.72% 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

582

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$153,560,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

American Bancshares Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.76%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.79%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

American Bancshares Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $10,074.

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
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 115 $46,685,000 $405,957 $14,751 6.19%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 239 $45,635,000 $190,941 $8,098 5.25%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $16,430,000 $248,939 $8,354 5.99%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $10,510,000 $328,438 $11,386 6.42%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $5,295,000 $252,143 $8,905 6.61%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $5,020,000 $627,500 $22,042 7.56%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,820,000 $212,222 $7,309 5.58%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,640,000 $303,333 $11,176 6.75%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,755,000 $250,455 $8,628 4.86%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,180,000 $196,667 $7,052 6.19%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $8,078 8.06%
Clewiston, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $955,000 $191,000 $8,557 8.15%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $925,000 $308,333 $8,939 8.08%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $875,000 $875,000 $36,465 7.88%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $875,000 $291,667 $12,737 6.75%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $870,000 $217,500 $4,199 5.34%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $11,065 7.13%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $765,000 $153,000 $6,820 7.43%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $740,000 $185,000 $7,266 5.12%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $720,000 $180,000 $7,860 6.44%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $600,000 $150,000 $7,512 5.13%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $18,931 6.88%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $8,734 7.50%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $6,226 7.13%
Okeechobee, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $16,049 5.63%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $8,878 6.38%
Elizabeth City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,585 7.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $265,000 $265,000 $7,886 7.25%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 7.13%
Lake City, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $9,960 3.25%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,293 6.75%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 8.13%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,222 6.88%
American Bancshares Mortgage's top markets include Miami, Ocala, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, and Tampa among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 348 $80,380,000 $230,977 $6,890 5.36%
    FHA 191 $57,425,000 $300,654 $13,679 6.57%
    VA 22 $10,570,000 $480,455 $16,273 6.51%
    USDA 21 $5,185,000 $246,905 $9,843 6.43%

    For 2024, American Bancshares Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 348 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 191 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 528 $136,820,000 $259,129 $9,713 5.71%
    Cash Out Refi 47 $14,035,000 $298,617 $11,544 7.10%
    Refi 7 $2,705,000 $386,429 $8,945 7.07%

    For 2024, American Bancshares Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 528 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 47 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 568 $152,960,000 $269,296 $10,074 5.76%
    10 Year 13 $155,000 $11,923 $172 9.53%
    15 Year 1 $445,000 $445,000 $10,124 5.88%

    For 2024, American Bancshares Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 568 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 13 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 165 $68,735,000 $416,576
    $1k-2k 130 $37,080,000 $285,231
    $<1k 106 $2,640,000 $24,906
    $4k-5k 58 $15,770,000 $271,897
    $3k-4k 56 $12,740,000 $227,500
    $2k-3k 38 $8,140,000 $214,211

    American Bancshares Mortgage's average total fees were $10,074, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 165 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 284 $87,110,000 $306,725
    7-8% 138 $46,220,000 $334,928
    <2.5% 88 $1,350,000 $15,341
    5-6% 45 $12,645,000 $281,000
    Over 8% 26 $5,600,000 $215,385
    4-5% 1 $635,000 $635,000

    During 2024, American Bancshares Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 5.76%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 284 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 285 $80,535,000 $282,579 $10,865 6.79%
    $100k-200k 106 $17,150,000 $161,792 $7,076 6.76%
    $100,000 or less 101 $1,505,000 $14,901 $28 1.23%
    $400k-600k 65 $30,915,000 $475,615 $17,243 6.82%
    $600k-1MM 22 $15,910,000 $723,182 $19,883 7.33%
    $1MM+ 3 $7,545,000 $2,515,000 $48,339 7.04%

    2024 saw American Bancshares Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 285 originations, totaling $80,535,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 172 $30,150,000 $175,291 $7,443 4.90%
    $100k-150k 129 $39,745,000 $308,101 $11,856 6.48%
    $75k-100k 120 $26,730,000 $222,750 $8,908 5.73%
    $50k or less 74 $13,570,000 $183,378 $7,061 5.75%
    $150k-250k 55 $22,385,000 $407,000 $13,583 6.77%
    $250k+ 27 $19,305,000 $715,000 $18,441 7.33%

    American Bancshares Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 172 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 129 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 67 $21,375,000 $319,030 $14,788 6.34%
    30-36% 65 $14,415,000 $221,769 $8,023 5.27%
    49% 52 $14,940,000 $287,308 $10,643 6.74%
    <20% 45 $7,125,000 $158,333 $3,119 1.96%
    20-30% 41 $7,585,000 $185,000 $6,631 6.06%
    48% 29 $11,665,000 $402,241 $15,506 6.46%
    45% 28 $7,080,000 $252,857 $9,367 6.24%
    47% 28 $7,820,000 $279,286 $10,793 6.79%
    41% 27 $6,815,000 $252,407 $8,548 5.86%
    44% 23 $6,845,000 $297,609 $10,096 6.92%
    42% 22 $7,770,000 $353,182 $11,544 6.62%
    39% 22 $6,000,000 $272,727 $10,032 6.08%
    40% 20 $3,760,000 $188,000 $8,113 5.18%
    46% 20 $4,630,000 $231,500 $7,427 5.83%
    38% 18 $4,440,000 $246,667 $8,611 5.73%
    43% 16 $4,150,000 $259,375 $10,204 5.91%
    37% 16 $3,430,000 $214,375 $8,451 5.87%
    36% 16 $3,830,000 $239,375 $8,634 5.79%
    >60% 9 $2,735,000 $303,889 $12,902 5.67%

    American Bancshares Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 67 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 65 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 326 $97,930,000 $300,399 $10,618 6.23%
    Not provided 193 $38,285,000 $198,368 $8,247 5.26%
    Black 54 $13,810,000 $255,741 $10,575 5.39%
    Asian 7 $3,075,000 $439,286 $13,633 7.41%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $295,000 $295,000 $6,551 6.13%
    American Indian 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,481 5.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.71%

    American Bancshares Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    63.57%

    American Bancshares Mortgage has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 582 $153,560,000 $263,849

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    582 $153,560,000 $263,849

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 16 $3,260,000 $203,750 $8,935 6.73%
    40-60% 28 $7,740,000 $276,429 $9,516 6.97%
    60-80% 122 $40,670,000 $333,361 $10,051 7.10%
    80-100% 310 $95,280,000 $307,355 $11,974 6.69%
    Over 100% 5 $5,105,000 $1,021,000 $36,006 6.88%
    Under 20% 101 $1,505,000 $14,901 $28 1.23%