American Heritage Fcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Philadelphia, PA

LEI: 549300N5GF79IZ5Y7G10

Tax ID: 23-1370526

5 stars - Updated: 4/19/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 45 reviews

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Review & Overview

American Heritage Fcu is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. American Heritage Fcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Ocean City, Allentown, New York, and Reading among others. We have data for 60 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

American Heritage Fcu has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. American Heritage Fcu 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) 7.52% 4/19/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.28% 4/19/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.32% 4/19/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.55% 4/19/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.75% 4/19/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.72% 4/19/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.84% 4/19/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.89% 4/19/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.89% 4/19/25
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Originations

2,066

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$275,350,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

American Heritage Fcu's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.17%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.38%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

American Heritage Fcu's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,818.

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) 1,774 $224,880,000 $126,764 $2,146 7.58%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $7,245,000 $315,000 $2,257 7.71%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $5,925,000 $126,064 $2,500 7.49%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $4,910,000 $175,357 $2,108 7.18%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $4,580,000 $127,222 $2,596 7.66%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,920,000 $182,500 $2,934 7.47%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,550,000 $318,750 $3,671 6.04%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $1,660,000 $166,000 $5,900 6.96%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,250,000 $625,000 $3,516 6.75%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,210,000 $201,667 $4,358 7.05%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,115,000 $159,286 $1,355 7.09%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $0 8.09%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,050,000 $175,000 $3,326 6.62%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,015,000 $145,000 $1,951 6.94%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $950,000 $95,000 $955 7.34%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $935,000 $311,667 $5,246 6.54%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $870,000 $217,500 $2,242 7.12%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $805,000 $161,000 $3,491 6.72%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $3,202 6.37%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $2,642 7.00%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $620,000 $103,333 $3,347 7.31%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $615,000 $205,000 $3,540 6.66%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $5,045 5.63%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $3,546 6.44%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $5,835 6.38%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $475,000 $95,000 $3,183 7.27%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $3,082 5.50%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $425,000 $141,667 $3,200 6.16%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 7.24%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $0 8.74%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $3,655 6.75%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $4,776 6.75%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $3,019 6.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,953 7.38%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,893 7.37%
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $5,093 6.56%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,923 7.00%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,638 6.13%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,714 5.13%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 9.12%
Lewistown, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,805 5.25%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $155,000 $51,667 $1,914 8.16%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.99%
JOHNSTOWN, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,730 6.50%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 7.74%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,135 6.63%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.49%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.24%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 10.99%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.74%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.74%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.74%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.24%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.74%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.74%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.74%
CHARLESTON, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.99%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.24%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 8.24%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 10.74%
American Heritage Fcu's top markets include Philadelphia, Ocean City, Allentown, New York, and Reading among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 1,186 $111,510,000 $94,022 n/a 8.07%
    Conventional 870 $161,850,000 $186,034 $2,214 6.84%
    FHA 10 $1,990,000 $199,000 $6,949 6.20%

    For 2024, American Heritage Fcu's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,186 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 870 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 898 $67,610,000 $75,290 $0 7.85%
    Other 449 $30,345,000 $67,584 $1 8.04%
    Home Purchase 443 $127,625,000 $288,093 $4,657 6.62%
    Refi 209 $32,015,000 $153,182 $1,446 7.50%
    Cash Out Refi 67 $17,755,000 $265,000 $4,295 6.44%

    For 2024, American Heritage Fcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 898 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 449 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 563 $44,275,000 $78,641 $189 7.91%
    15 Year 552 $68,030,000 $123,243 $1,763 8.33%
    5 Year 361 $27,725,000 $76,801 $1 7.31%
    30 Year 341 $110,945,000 $325,352 $4,818 6.17%
    Other 121 $16,365,000 $135,248 $0 7.87%
    3 Year 95 $3,105,000 $32,684 $0 6.16%
    20 Year 30 $4,460,000 $148,667 $1,559 7.74%
    1 Year 3 $445,000 $148,333 $0 8.08%

    For 2024, American Heritage Fcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 563 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 552 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 676 $98,890,000 $146,287
    $1k-2k 88 $26,800,000 $304,545
    $2k-3k 21 $7,855,000 $374,048
    $5k+ 15 $6,185,000 $412,333
    $3k-4k 14 $4,690,000 $335,000
    $4k-5k 7 $1,705,000 $243,571

    American Heritage Fcu's average total fees were $4,818, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 676 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 880 $77,690,000 $88,284
    Over 8% 535 $50,385,000 $94,178
    6-7% 381 $80,185,000 $210,459
    5-6% 251 $59,305,000 $236,275
    4-5% 16 $4,930,000 $308,125
    <2.5% 2 $2,100,000 $1,050,000
    3-4% 1 $755,000 $755,000

    During 2024, American Heritage Fcu's average interest rate for loans was 6.17%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 880 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,198 $54,350,000 $45,367 $173 7.81%
    $100k-200k 415 $54,985,000 $132,494 $2,288 7.65%
    $200k-400k 331 $93,535,000 $282,583 $4,552 6.84%
    $400k-600k 86 $40,510,000 $471,047 $6,115 6.53%
    $600k-1MM 29 $21,015,000 $724,655 $6,823 6.43%
    $1MM+ 7 $10,955,000 $1,565,000 $10,828 5.65%

    2024 saw American Heritage Fcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,198 originations, totaling $54,350,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 556 $81,320,000 $146,259 $2,437 7.56%
    $100k-150k 552 $66,250,000 $120,018 $2,153 7.52%
    $75k-100k 284 $27,970,000 $98,486 $2,117 7.55%
    $50k-75k 269 $23,155,000 $86,078 $1,966 7.70%
    $250k+ 226 $53,400,000 $236,283 $3,765 7.45%
    $50k or less 137 $7,725,000 $56,387 $1,407 7.55%

    American Heritage Fcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 556 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 552 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 524 $59,930,000 $114,370 $2,114 7.45%
    30-36% 427 $58,245,000 $136,405 $2,285 7.54%
    <20% 192 $16,940,000 $88,229 $1,317 7.34%
    50-60% 74 $9,170,000 $123,919 $976 8.12%
    36% 73 $10,455,000 $143,219 $2,295 7.49%
    39% 71 $11,365,000 $160,070 $2,839 7.63%
    44% 68 $11,220,000 $165,000 $2,540 7.52%
    40% 67 $9,455,000 $141,119 $3,187 7.68%
    37% 65 $6,655,000 $102,385 $1,264 7.80%
    38% 62 $9,310,000 $150,161 $2,780 7.42%
    42% 55 $7,595,000 $138,091 $1,713 7.54%
    43% 53 $8,175,000 $154,245 $3,289 7.50%
    41% 53 $6,455,000 $121,792 $2,545 7.93%
    46% 53 $6,355,000 $119,906 $2,447 7.71%
    48% 51 $10,065,000 $197,353 $4,109 7.52%
    45% 42 $4,380,000 $104,286 $2,749 7.71%
    47% 41 $5,105,000 $124,512 $3,596 7.85%
    49% 40 $5,430,000 $135,750 $2,475 7.50%
    >60% 25 $4,695,000 $187,800 $957 8.01%

    American Heritage Fcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 524 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 427 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,503 $186,965,000 $124,395 $2,021 7.55%
    Not provided 197 $29,765,000 $151,091 $3,013 7.56%
    Black 237 $22,565,000 $95,211 $2,483 7.75%
    Asian 79 $20,225,000 $256,013 $4,451 7.01%
    Not applicable 25 $13,585,000 $543,400 $0 6.51%
    Asian Indian 6 $670,000 $111,667 $0 7.58%
    American Indian 9 $645,000 $71,667 $573 7.77%
    Other Pacific Islander 4 $510,000 $127,500 $0 9.43%
    Other Asian 3 $245,000 $81,667 $0 7.24%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $175,000 $58,333 $0 9.41%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    60.16%

    American Heritage Fcu has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.72%

    American Heritage Fcu has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 12 $470,000 $39,167
    NA 2,054 $274,880,000 $133,827

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,066 $275,350,000 $133,277

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 437 $53,655,000 $122,780 $783 8.09%
    40-60% 149 $38,465,000 $258,154 $3,933 7.18%
    60-80% 195 $66,745,000 $342,282 $4,813 6.47%
    80-100% 167 $56,675,000 $339,371 $5,047 6.23%
    Over 100% 4 $4,280,000 $1,070,000 $0 7.33%
    Under 20% 1,114 $55,530,000 $49,847 $47 7.77%