First Heritage Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Painted Post, NY

LEI: 549300H0B8QZSS10X971

Tax ID: 16-0802201

5 stars - Updated: 11/12/26 - out of 5 stars, based on 22 reviews

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  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
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  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    First Heritage Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Heritage Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Elmira, Corning, Rochester, Sayre, and Binghamton among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Heritage Federal 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. First Heritage Federal 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
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.01% 11/12/26
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.16% 11/12/26
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.89% 11/12/26
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.50% 11/12/26
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.89% 11/12/26
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.89% 11/12/26
    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

    477

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $52,905,000
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    Relative Rate

    First Heritage Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.25%.

    The 2025 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.37%.

    This yields a difference of -0.12%.

    Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

    First Heritage Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,353.

    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

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 179 $16,875,000 $94,274 $1,331 6.30%
    Outside of Metro Areas 139 $16,485,000 $118,597 $1,188 6.24%
    Corning, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 133 $14,995,000 $112,744 $1,285 6.49%
    ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,780,000 $222,500 $2,965 6.17%
    Sayre, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,535,000 $170,556 $2,556 6.04%
    BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $3,737 6.31%
    Lewistown, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,475 6.38%
    WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 6.41%
    ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,600 6.00%
    YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,181 6.00%
    ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,983 6.00%
    First Heritage Federal Credit Union's top markets include Elmira, Corning, Rochester, Sayre, and Binghamton among others.

    Their top states include:
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against FIRST HERITAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 477 $52,905,000 $110,912 $1,355 6.33%

    For 2025, First Heritage Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 477 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 185 $30,645,000 $165,649 $3,187 6.39%
    Home Improvement 106 $5,260,000 $49,623 $0 6.20%
    Other 73 $4,155,000 $56,918 $0 6.09%
    Refi 73 $7,225,000 $98,973 $284 6.27%
    Cash Out Refi 40 $5,620,000 $140,500 $2,745 6.94%

    For 2025, First Heritage Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 185 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 106 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 162 $17,220,000 $106,296 $578 6.66%
    30 Year 143 $26,725,000 $186,888 $3,353 6.25%
    10 Year 86 $4,540,000 $52,791 $54 6.31%
    5 Year 68 $2,190,000 $32,206 $0 5.74%
    20 Year 9 $1,655,000 $183,889 $3,061 6.15%
    Other 8 $460,000 $57,500 $0 6.43%
    1 Year 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 7.00%

    For 2025, First Heritage Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 162 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 143 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 417 $45,885,000 $110,036
    $1k-2k 6 $1,350,000 $225,000

    First Heritage Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,353, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 417 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 295 $33,505,000 $113,576
    5-6% 136 $14,560,000 $107,059
    7-8% 43 $4,645,000 $108,023
    Over 8% 3 $195,000 $65,000

    During 2025, First Heritage Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 295 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 277 $14,045,000 $50,704 $430 6.30%
    $100k-200k 133 $18,345,000 $137,932 $2,225 6.38%
    $200k-400k 56 $14,710,000 $262,679 $3,321 6.34%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,175,000 $463,889 $4,196 6.28%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,630,000 $815,000 $3,400 6.18%

    2025 saw First Heritage Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 277 originations, totaling $14,045,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 105 $8,445,000 $80,429 $1,181 6.18%
    $100k-150k 104 $12,510,000 $120,288 $1,437 6.25%
    $75k-100k 82 $8,530,000 $104,024 $1,271 6.22%
    $50k or less 66 $4,090,000 $61,970 $1,151 6.32%
    $150k-250k 65 $10,965,000 $168,692 $1,611 6.17%
    $250k+ 8 $3,330,000 $416,250 $3,230 6.36%

    First Heritage Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 105 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 104 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 126 $13,090,000 $103,889 $1,470 6.18%
    30-36% 114 $12,780,000 $112,105 $1,298 6.26%
    <20% 57 $5,715,000 $100,263 $985 6.19%
    44% 14 $2,380,000 $170,000 $2,481 6.37%
    40% 13 $1,425,000 $109,615 $1,075 6.29%
    39% 13 $1,065,000 $81,923 $199 6.20%
    41% 12 $2,020,000 $168,333 $1,930 6.30%
    43% 12 $2,170,000 $180,833 $2,120 6.19%
    42% 11 $1,035,000 $94,091 $1,553 6.11%
    36% 11 $1,335,000 $121,364 $1,305 6.36%
    38% 11 $1,435,000 $130,455 $2,321 6.29%
    37% 9 $715,000 $79,444 $1,397 6.09%
    50-60% 9 $1,125,000 $125,000 $772 6.40%
    >60% 9 $845,000 $93,889 $1,780 6.54%
    45% 6 $580,000 $96,667 $1,968 6.25%
    46% 5 $265,000 $53,000 $0 6.24%
    47% 3 $265,000 $88,333 $0 6.24%
    48% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $1,225 6.37%
    49% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 6.24%

    First Heritage Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 126 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 114 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 409 $43,705,000 $106,858 $1,292 6.24%
    Not provided 26 $4,520,000 $173,846 $2,240 6.21%
    Not applicable 33 $3,855,000 $116,818 $0 7.45%
    Asian 2 $310,000 $155,000 $2,853 6.13%
    Black 3 $285,000 $95,000 $1,147 6.08%
    American Indian 4 $230,000 $57,500 $1,358 6.71%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.95%

    First Heritage Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.65%

    First Heritage Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 477 $52,905,000 $110,912

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    477 $52,905,000 $110,912

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 103 $6,115,000 $59,369 $154 6.23%
    40-60% 56 $5,440,000 $97,143 $500 6.36%
    60-80% 116 $18,120,000 $156,207 $2,518 6.59%
    80-100% 115 $20,015,000 $174,043 $3,056 6.32%
    Over 100% 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 7.75%
    Under 20% 86 $2,760,000 $32,093 $46 6.07%