Guardian Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Valdosta, GA

LEI: 254900ZWDLZRZ1IY7113

Tax ID: 58-2619417

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Review & Overview

Guardian Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Guardian Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Valdosta, Athens, Albany, Tifton, and North Port among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Guardian Bank 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.

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Originations

159

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$35,635,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $26,115,000 $258,564 $0 0.00%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,145,000 $2,145,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 32 $1,830,000 $57,188 $0 0.00%
ALBANY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,125,000 $375,000 $0 0.00%
Tifton, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $860,000 $430,000 $0 0.00%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $845,000 $845,000 $0 0.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $0 0.00%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $0 0.00%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
Douglas, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $310,000 $51,667 $0 0.00%
Moultrie, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 0.00%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
Thomasville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 0.00%
Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
Guardian Bank's top markets include Valdosta, Athens, Albany, Tifton, and North Port among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 159 $35,635,000 $224,119 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Guardian Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 159 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 112 $26,880,000 $240,000 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 46 $8,740,000 $190,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Guardian Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 112 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 46 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 159 $35,635,000 $224,119 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Guardian Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 159 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 85 $4,125,000 $48,529 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 41 $6,005,000 $146,463 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 19 $4,825,000 $253,947 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,810,000 $801,667 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 5 $14,405,000 $2,881,000 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,465,000 $488,333 $0 0.00%

    2024 saw Guardian Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 85 originations, totaling $4,125,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 25 $1,545,000 $61,800 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 19 $855,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 16 $1,840,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 15 $1,475,000 $98,333 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 13 $1,345,000 $103,462 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 7 $2,305,000 $329,286 $0 0.00%

    Guardian Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 25 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 19 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 159 $35,635,000 $224,119 $0 0.00%

    Guardian Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 159 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 64 $26,270,000 $410,469 $0 0.00%
    White 75 $7,855,000 $104,733 $0 0.00%
    Black 17 $1,045,000 $61,471 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.17%

    Guardian Bank 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
    98.74%

    Guardian Bank 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
    Exempt 159 $35,635,000 $224,119

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    159 $35,635,000 $224,119