Guardian Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Oak Creek, WI

LEI: 254900PCEQAPPZS8KL59

Tax ID: 39-0334442

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Review & Overview

Guardian Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. Guardian Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Beaver Dam, and Fond Du Lac among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Guardian Credit Union 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. Guardian 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.66% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.65% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.39% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.23% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.25% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.25% 4/28/24
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

400

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$55,160,000

Awards

Guardian Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Guardian Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 359 $48,665,000 $135,557 $1,513 3.76%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,695,000 $160,652 $1,624 3.49%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $970,000 $161,667 $1,618 3.72%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $855,000 $171,000 $1,999 3.11%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $1,262 2.56%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $1,610 3.50%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $1,060 3.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.69%
Shawano, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 3.94%
Guardian Credit Union's top markets include Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Beaver Dam, and Fond Du Lac among others.

Their top states include:
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 268 $47,090,000 $175,709 $1,528 3.43%
    HELOC 132 $8,070,000 $61,136 n/a 4.35%

    For 2020, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 268 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 132 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 129 $26,425,000 $204,845 $1,484 2.96%
    Other 115 $6,955,000 $60,478 $0 4.76%
    Cash Out Refi 74 $14,020,000 $189,459 $1,542 3.06%
    Home Improvement 45 $2,015,000 $44,778 $0 4.43%
    Home Purchase 24 $4,770,000 $198,750 $1,758 3.41%
    NA 13 $975,000 $75,000 $0 4.43%

    For 2020, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 129 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 115 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 147 $9,365,000 $63,707 $976 4.29%
    30 Year 102 $22,170,000 $217,353 $1,585 3.31%
    15 Year 70 $12,090,000 $172,714 $1,526 3.45%
    20 Year 36 $7,260,000 $201,667 $1,506 3.08%
    10 Year 30 $3,720,000 $124,000 $1,496 3.67%
    5 Year 14 $550,000 $39,286 $747 4.24%
    3 Year 1 $5,000 $5,000 $0 3.94%

    For 2020, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 147 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 102 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 222 $44,700,000 $201,351

    Guardian Credit Union's average total fees were $1,585, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 222 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 174 $20,010,000 $115,000
    2.5-3% 85 $17,505,000 $205,941
    <2.5% 56 $11,510,000 $205,536
    4-5% 47 $3,505,000 $74,574
    5-6% 17 $1,195,000 $70,294
    7-8% 7 $525,000 $75,000
    6-7% 6 $360,000 $60,000
    Over 8% 3 $75,000 $25,000

    During 2020, Guardian Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.31%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 174 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 163 $7,375,000 $45,245 $1,450 4.55%
    $100k-200k 125 $17,875,000 $143,000 $1,537 3.29%
    $200k-400k 106 $27,220,000 $256,792 $1,532 3.05%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,690,000 $448,333 $1,535 2.69%

    2020 saw Guardian Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 163 originations, totaling $7,375,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 119 $16,875,000 $141,807 $1,512 3.94%
    $50k-75k 88 $11,690,000 $132,841 $1,612 3.62%
    $75k-100k 75 $11,015,000 $146,867 $1,482 3.46%
    $150k-250k 65 $10,095,000 $155,308 $1,396 3.67%
    $50k or less 26 $2,440,000 $93,846 $1,586 3.61%
    $250k+ 14 $2,070,000 $147,857 $1,858 4.06%

    Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 119 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 88 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 139 $20,675,000 $148,741 $1,505 3.52%
    30-36% 76 $10,220,000 $134,474 $1,490 3.85%
    <20% 57 $5,745,000 $100,789 $1,425 3.82%
    42% 17 $1,765,000 $103,824 $1,636 4.03%
    39% 15 $2,495,000 $166,333 $1,497 3.90%
    40% 15 $2,055,000 $137,000 $1,590 3.60%
    41% 13 $1,765,000 $135,769 $1,367 4.36%
    38% 11 $1,945,000 $176,818 $1,711 4.09%
    44% 10 $1,220,000 $122,000 $1,564 3.66%
    36% 10 $830,000 $83,000 $1,560 4.19%
    37% 9 $1,425,000 $158,333 $1,656 3.82%
    43% 9 $1,905,000 $211,667 $1,785 2.93%
    46% 5 $1,015,000 $203,000 $1,670 3.53%
    45% 4 $720,000 $180,000 $1,453 3.13%
    49% 2 $660,000 $330,000 $1,623 3.38%
    >60% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.69%
    48% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,610 3.25%
    47% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $1,655 3.25%
    50-60% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.00%

    Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 139 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 76 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 381 $53,515,000 $140,459 $1,524 3.68%
    Not applicable 10 $630,000 $63,000 $0 4.18%
    Asian 4 $600,000 $150,000 $1,779 3.41%
    Black 4 $390,000 $97,500 $1,684 3.66%
    Asian Indian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 18.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.72%

    Guardian Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.50%

    Guardian Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 400 $55,160,000 $137,900

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 400 $55,160,000 $137,900

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 54 $4,370,000 $80,926 $1,488 4.27%
    40-60% 80 $13,070,000 $163,375 $1,456 3.12%
    60-80% 125 $25,715,000 $205,720 $1,520 3.23%
    80-100% 35 $7,975,000 $227,857 $1,701 3.23%
    Under 20% 103 $3,765,000 $36,553 $0 4.69%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Great Northern Mortgage Corp. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%