Guardians Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

West Palm Beach, FL

LEI: 254900T8NVZTD1Q8U318

Tax ID: 59-0947735

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Review & Overview

Guardians Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Other loans. Guardians Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Miami, Port St. Lucie, and Sebastian among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Guardians 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.

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Originations

36

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,240,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $2,540,000 $90,714 $0 8.82%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $545,000 $77,857 $0 8.88%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 9.70%
Guardians Credit Union's top markets include Miami, Port St. Lucie, and Sebastian among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 36 $3,240,000 $90,000 $0 8.86%

    For 2024, Guardians Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 36 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 23 $2,025,000 $88,043 $0 8.93%
    Other 12 $910,000 $75,833 $0 8.65%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 9.65%

    For 2024, Guardians Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 23 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 35 $3,185,000 $91,000 $0 8.85%
    10 Year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.00%

    For 2024, Guardians Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 35 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 1 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 36 $3,240,000 $90,000

    Guardians Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 36 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 26 $2,180,000 $83,846
    7-8% 9 $835,000 $92,778
    6-7% 1 $225,000 $225,000

    During 2024, Guardians Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 26 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 30 $2,090,000 $69,667 $0 8.98%
    $100k-200k 3 $415,000 $138,333 $0 8.30%
    $200k-400k 3 $735,000 $245,000 $0 8.18%

    2024 saw Guardians Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 30 originations, totaling $2,090,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 10 $1,040,000 $104,000 $0 8.66%
    $150k-250k 9 $775,000 $86,111 $0 9.50%
    $75k-100k 9 $655,000 $72,778 $0 9.17%
    $50k-75k 4 $310,000 $77,500 $0 7.88%
    $50k or less 3 $155,000 $51,667 $0 7.71%
    $250k+ 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 9.65%

    Guardians Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 10 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 9 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    49% 7 $455,000 $65,000 $0 8.92%
    20-30% 6 $740,000 $123,333 $0 9.25%
    30-36% 6 $470,000 $78,333 $0 8.95%
    38% 3 $415,000 $138,333 $0 7.87%
    46% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 7.75%
    50-60% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 9.00%
    40% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 9.00%
    43% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 8.74%
    44% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 9.40%
    47% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 9.37%
    48% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.50%
    42% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 9.00%
    39% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.99%

    Guardians Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 49%, with 7 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 6 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 26 $2,260,000 $86,923 $0 8.91%
    Black 10 $980,000 $98,000 $0 8.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.33%

    Guardians Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.00%

    Guardians Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 36 $3,240,000 $90,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    36 $3,240,000 $90,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $1,375,000 $125,000 $0 8.61%
    40-60% 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 7.43%
    Under 20% 22 $1,510,000 $68,636 $0 9.18%