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, Moultrie, Douglas, Panama City, and Thomasville among others. We have data for 10 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

125

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$21,005,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $14,125,000 $174,383 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 28 $2,940,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
Moultrie, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,535,000 $511,667 $0 0.00%
Douglas, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $490,000 $81,667 $0 0.00%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 0.00%
Thomasville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%
Statesboro, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 0.00%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
ALBANY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
Guardian Bank's top markets include Valdosta, Moultrie, Douglas, Panama City, and Thomasville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 125 $21,005,000 $168,040 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Guardian Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 125 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 76 $13,230,000 $174,079 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 38 $7,060,000 $185,789 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 7 $595,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 4 $120,000 $30,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Guardian Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 76 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 38 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 125 $21,005,000 $168,040 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Guardian Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 125 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 68 $3,280,000 $48,235 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 28 $4,310,000 $153,929 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 17 $4,725,000 $277,941 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,730,000 $788,333 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,535,000 $507,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,425,000 $1,425,000 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw Guardian Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 68 originations, totaling $3,280,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 27 $1,235,000 $45,741 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 14 $3,600,000 $257,143 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 13 $1,085,000 $83,462 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 12 $1,240,000 $103,333 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 8 $1,140,000 $142,500 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 6 $570,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%

    Guardian Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 27 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 14 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 125 $21,005,000 $168,040 $0 0.00%

    Guardian Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 125 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 44 $12,070,000 $274,318 $0 0.00%
    White 61 $6,975,000 $114,344 $0 0.00%
    Black 14 $900,000 $64,286 $0 0.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $430,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.24%

    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
    97.60%

    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 125 $21,005,000 $168,040

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    125 $21,005,000 $168,040