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 loans. Guardian Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Milwaukee, Racine, Green Bay, Beaver Dam, and Appleton among others. We have data for 12 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 an above 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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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
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Originations

294

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$33,220,000

Awards

Guardian Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver 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) 251 $27,575,000 $109,861 $1,769 3.61%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,085,000 $134,130 $1,733 3.36%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $675,000 $135,000 $2,045 3.03%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $600,000 $150,000 $2,335 3.41%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $295,000 $98,333 $1,645 3.61%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,146 2.88%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $1,385 2.25%
Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,885 2.50%
Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,585 2.75%
SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.00%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $924 1.88%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,235 2.50%
Guardian Credit Union's top markets include Milwaukee, Racine, Green Bay, Beaver Dam, and Appleton among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 176 $25,920,000 $147,273 $1,768 3.13%
    HELOC 118 $7,300,000 $61,864 n/a 4.18%

    For 2021, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 176 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 118 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 99 $16,515,000 $166,818 $1,722 2.70%
    Other 85 $5,245,000 $61,706 $0 4.33%
    Home Improvement 50 $1,970,000 $39,400 $0 4.37%
    Cash Out Refi 32 $4,830,000 $150,938 $1,657 2.92%
    Home Purchase 19 $3,655,000 $192,368 $2,195 3.09%
    NA 9 $1,005,000 $111,667 $0 4.25%

    For 2021, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 99 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 85 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 138 $9,320,000 $67,536 $1,577 4.05%
    30 Year 65 $12,845,000 $197,615 $1,878 3.15%
    15 Year 49 $6,385,000 $130,306 $1,921 2.99%
    20 Year 19 $2,975,000 $156,579 $1,505 2.92%
    5 Year 13 $795,000 $61,154 $830 3.40%
    10 Year 9 $875,000 $97,222 $1,311 3.33%
    3 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.94%

    For 2021, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 138 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 65 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 148 $24,380,000 $164,730
    $1k-2k 1 $305,000 $305,000
    $3k-4k 1 $315,000 $315,000

    Guardian Credit Union's average total fees were $1,878, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 148 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 148 $13,720,000 $92,703
    2.5-3% 60 $10,060,000 $167,667
    <2.5% 52 $7,840,000 $150,769
    4-5% 14 $680,000 $48,571
    5-6% 13 $675,000 $51,923
    6-7% 3 $65,000 $21,667
    7-8% 2 $90,000 $45,000
    Over 8% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2021, Guardian Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 148 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 150 $6,940,000 $46,267 $1,492 4.08%
    $100k-200k 102 $14,900,000 $146,078 $1,662 3.00%
    $200k-400k 40 $10,320,000 $258,000 $1,849 3.00%
    $400k-600k 1 $415,000 $415,000 $2,592 3.38%
    $600k-1MM 1 $645,000 $645,000 $14,674 2.25%

    2021 saw Guardian Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 150 originations, totaling $6,940,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 79 $9,905,000 $125,380 $1,841 3.65%
    $75k-100k 63 $7,515,000 $119,286 $1,832 3.41%
    $50k-75k 55 $5,375,000 $97,727 $1,497 3.34%
    $150k-250k 48 $5,130,000 $106,875 $1,280 3.84%
    $50k or less 32 $2,730,000 $85,313 $1,576 3.35%
    $250k+ 8 $1,560,000 $195,000 $4,653 3.29%

    Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 79 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 63 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 103 $11,955,000 $116,068 $1,884 3.53%
    30-36% 48 $5,410,000 $112,708 $1,807 3.42%
    <20% 42 $3,700,000 $88,095 $1,817 3.66%
    42% 15 $1,885,000 $125,667 $1,225 3.58%
    37% 11 $1,515,000 $137,727 $1,378 3.93%
    36% 11 $1,255,000 $114,091 $1,514 3.27%
    41% 9 $1,185,000 $131,667 $1,530 3.67%
    44% 8 $810,000 $101,250 $1,276 2.83%
    40% 8 $700,000 $87,500 $1,601 3.50%
    45% 8 $750,000 $93,750 $1,778 3.91%
    39% 7 $765,000 $109,286 $1,769 3.57%
    43% 5 $815,000 $163,000 $1,636 3.18%
    49% 4 $580,000 $145,000 $3,268 3.56%
    46% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $2,550 4.46%
    48% 3 $335,000 $111,667 $2,035 3.98%
    38% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $2,010 3.86%
    50-60% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 4.00%
    47% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $1,900 3.06%

    Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 103 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 48 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 271 $30,935,000 $114,151 $1,757 3.52%
    Not applicable 10 $1,060,000 $106,000 $0 4.34%
    Black 10 $870,000 $87,000 $2,328 3.91%
    Asian 3 $355,000 $118,333 $1,356 2.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.83%

    Guardian Credit Union 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
    94.56%

    Guardian Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 294 $33,220,000 $112,993

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    294 $33,220,000 $112,993

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 47 $3,795,000 $80,745 $1,434 3.74%
    40-60% 58 $8,690,000 $149,828 $1,753 2.77%
    60-80% 79 $13,305,000 $168,418 $1,776 3.13%
    80-100% 23 $4,555,000 $198,043 $1,982 3.16%
    Under 20% 86 $2,850,000 $33,140 $0 4.45%