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, The Villages, Jacksonville, and Orlando among others. We have data for 5 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
15 Year Conventional Refi 3.95% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 3.95% 4/28/24
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Originations

63

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,535,000

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) 49 $3,995,000 $81,531 $564 4.93%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $960,000 $96,000 $0 4.91%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 4.75%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 5.00%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.75%
Guardians Credit Union's top markets include Miami, Port St. Lucie, The Villages, Jacksonville, and Orlando 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 63 $5,535,000 $87,857 $564 4.94%

    For 2022, Guardians Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 63 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 42 $3,490,000 $83,095 $564 4.93%
    Other 19 $1,745,000 $91,842 $0 4.91%
    Home Purchase 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 6.00%
    Refi 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 4.75%

    For 2022, Guardians Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 42 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 19 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 57 $4,975,000 $87,281 $564 5.00%
    10 Year 3 $105,000 $35,000 $564 4.25%
    20 Year 2 $420,000 $210,000 $0 4.56%
    Other 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.25%

    For 2022, Guardians Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 57 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 3 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 62 $5,420,000 $87,419

    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 62 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 39 $3,455,000 $88,590
    5-6% 22 $1,680,000 $76,364
    3-4% 1 $305,000 $305,000
    6-7% 1 $95,000 $95,000

    During 2022, Guardians Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 39 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 47 $2,915,000 $62,021 $564 4.97%
    $100k-200k 14 $1,910,000 $136,429 $0 4.96%
    $200k-400k 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 3.13%
    $400k-600k 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 4.75%

    2022 saw Guardians Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 47 originations, totaling $2,915,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 19 $1,615,000 $85,000 $0 4.97%
    $50k-75k 15 $995,000 $66,333 $564 4.98%
    $75k-100k 12 $840,000 $70,000 $564 5.00%
    $150k-250k 8 $1,170,000 $146,250 $0 4.97%
    $50k or less 7 $485,000 $69,286 $0 4.89%
    $250k+ 2 $430,000 $215,000 $0 3.94%

    Guardians Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 15 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 9 $565,000 $62,778 $564 4.78%
    20-30% 9 $1,005,000 $111,667 $0 4.69%
    30-36% 8 $920,000 $115,000 $0 4.64%
    48% 5 $415,000 $83,000 $0 5.25%
    40% 4 $360,000 $90,000 $0 5.50%
    49% 4 $390,000 $97,500 $0 5.31%
    38% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $564 5.19%
    44% 4 $310,000 $77,500 $0 5.00%
    36% 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 4.83%
    46% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $0 5.00%
    41% 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 4.83%
    <20% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 5.00%
    43% 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 5.00%
    47% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 5.00%
    42% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.50%

    Guardians Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 9 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 9 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 51 $4,805,000 $94,216 $564 4.93%
    Black 10 $660,000 $66,000 $0 5.13%
    Not applicable 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.25%
    Not provided 1 $25,000 $25,000 $564 4.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.61%

    Guardians Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.30%

    Guardians Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 63 $5,535,000 $87,857

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    63 $5,535,000 $87,857

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 17 $1,885,000 $110,882 $0 5.03%
    40-60% 3 $895,000 $298,333 $0 4.21%
    60-80% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 6.00%
    Under 20% 42 $2,640,000 $62,857 $564 4.93%