Bhcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ridley Park, PA

LEI: 549300RMEQJVNY2YH756

Tax ID: 23-1417551

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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Review & Overview

Bhcu is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Other loans. Bhcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Ocean City, Virginia Beach, Hilton Head Island, and Atlantic City among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bhcu 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. Bhcu 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.68% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/5/25
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Originations

97

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$17,225,000

Relative Rate

Bhcu's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.5%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.05%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Bhcu's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,159.

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) 88 $12,500,000 $142,045 $793 8.29%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $3,220,000 $805,000 $0 8.81%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $825,000 $825,000 $0 8.00%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 7.50%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.00%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 7.75%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $433 7.39%
Bhcu's top markets include Philadelphia, Ocean City, Virginia Beach, Hilton Head Island, and Atlantic City among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 51 $8,855,000 $173,627 $783 7.88%
    HELOC 46 $8,370,000 $181,957 n/a 8.72%

    For 2024, Bhcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 51 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 46 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 62 $10,190,000 $164,355 $586 8.39%
    Other 17 $4,455,000 $262,059 $0 8.50%
    Home Improvement 15 $1,585,000 $105,667 $548 7.86%
    Home Purchase 3 $995,000 $331,667 $4,159 6.83%

    For 2024, Bhcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 62 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 17 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 41 $6,885,000 $167,927 $531 8.76%
    15 Year 22 $2,440,000 $110,909 $591 7.67%
    10 Year 12 $1,340,000 $111,667 $557 8.00%
    20 Year 10 $760,000 $76,000 $621 8.35%
    5 Year 5 $365,000 $73,000 $521 7.16%
    1 Year 5 $4,685,000 $937,000 $0 9.35%
    30 Year 2 $750,000 $375,000 $4,159 6.50%

    For 2024, Bhcu's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 41 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 22 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 2 $750,000 $375,000

    Bhcu's average total fees were $4,159, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 2 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 59 $12,525,000 $212,288
    7-8% 32 $3,770,000 $117,813
    6-7% 6 $930,000 $155,000

    During 2024, Bhcu's average interest rate for loans was 6.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 59 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 46 $2,730,000 $59,348 $581 8.07%
    $100k-200k 23 $3,305,000 $143,696 $568 8.53%
    $200k-400k 20 $4,890,000 $244,500 $2,270 8.40%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,415,000 $483,000 $4,307 8.45%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,480,000 $740,000 $0 8.13%
    $1MM+ 1 $2,405,000 $2,405,000 $0 9.50%

    2024 saw Bhcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 46 originations, totaling $2,730,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 26 $5,190,000 $199,615 $1,066 8.28%
    $100k-150k 22 $2,850,000 $129,545 $569 8.51%
    $50k-75k 16 $1,650,000 $103,125 $1,070 7.70%
    $75k-100k 16 $2,040,000 $127,500 $560 8.49%
    $250k+ 11 $5,085,000 $462,273 $640 8.71%
    $50k or less 5 $165,000 $33,000 $656 7.65%

    Bhcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 26 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 22 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 14 $1,650,000 $117,857 $571 8.08%
    30-36% 14 $2,320,000 $165,714 $543 8.28%
    50-60% 8 $820,000 $102,500 $527 8.30%
    <20% 7 $1,215,000 $173,571 $496 8.51%
    >60% 5 $1,305,000 $261,000 $4,011 8.65%
    42% 5 $595,000 $119,000 $635 8.29%
    43% 4 $530,000 $132,500 $697 9.31%
    44% 4 $340,000 $85,000 $742 7.74%
    48% 3 $505,000 $168,333 $0 8.58%
    36% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $517 8.08%
    47% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $0 8.33%
    37% 2 $340,000 $170,000 $481 7.57%
    40% 2 $70,000 $35,000 $534 7.27%
    38% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.50%
    41% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $534 8.04%
    45% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.95%
    46% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $523 7.04%
    49% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $511 7.64%
    39% 1 $445,000 $445,000 $4,307 6.75%

    Bhcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 14 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 14 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 89 $16,395,000 $184,213 $789 8.25%
    Black 8 $830,000 $103,750 $736 8.56%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.03%

    Bhcu 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
    95.88%

    Bhcu has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    521.5 1 $35,000 $35,000
    NA 96 $17,190,000 $179,063

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    97 $17,225,000 $177,577

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 26 $3,190,000 $122,692 $683 8.54%
    40-60% 13 $5,555,000 $427,308 $641 8.76%
    60-80% 11 $3,685,000 $335,000 $4,011 8.23%
    80-100% 5 $1,705,000 $341,000 $2,418 7.70%
    Under 20% 42 $3,090,000 $73,571 $554 8.05%