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, Tifton, Hinesville, and Cedartown among others. We have data for 14 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

178

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$53,480,000

Employee count

55

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 131 $45,715,000 $348,969 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 29 $3,485,000 $120,172 $0 0.00%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $810,000 $202,500 $0 0.00%
Tifton, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $0 0.00%
HINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $0 0.00%
Cedartown, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 0.00%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 0.00%
Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
Moultrie, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
Douglas, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $125,000 $41,667 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
Thomasville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Guardian Bank's top markets include Valdosta, Athens, Tifton, Hinesville, and Cedartown among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 178 $53,480,000 $300,449 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Guardian Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 178 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 111 $19,795,000 $178,333 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 61 $33,335,000 $546,475 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 6 $350,000 $58,333 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Guardian Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 111 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 61 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 178 $53,480,000 $300,449 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Guardian Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 178 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 92 $4,770,000 $51,848 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 41 $5,935,000 $144,756 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 26 $7,080,000 $272,308 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 9 $29,255,000 $3,250,556 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,385,000 $477,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 5 $4,055,000 $811,000 $0 0.00%

    2021 saw Guardian Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 92 originations, totaling $4,770,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 29 $1,985,000 $68,448 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 18 $3,880,000 $215,556 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 18 $1,230,000 $68,333 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 17 $2,025,000 $119,118 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 14 $1,800,000 $128,571 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 12 $1,360,000 $113,333 $0 0.00%

    Guardian Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 29 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 178 $53,480,000 $300,449 $0 0.00%

    Guardian Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 178 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 68 $40,720,000 $598,824 $0 0.00%
    White 96 $12,100,000 $126,042 $0 0.00%
    Black 12 $480,000 $40,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.36%

    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
    98.88%

    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 178 $53,480,000 $300,449

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    178 $53,480,000 $300,449

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Guardian Bank 180 Mathewson Ave, Sw Pelham, GA 31779 Full Service B&M $77,691
    Guardian Bank 1906 North Ashley St Valdosta, GA 31602 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Guardian Bank 246 Norman Drive Valdosta, GA 31601 Full Service B&M $53,064
    Guardian Bank 701 Wildwood Plantation Drive Valdosta, GA 31602 Full Service B&M $282,194
    Guardian Bank 82 Railroad Ave. East Pearson, GA 31642 Full Service B&M $32,480

    For 2021, Guardian Bank had 5 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $16,627
    Net interest income $15,370
    Total noninterest income $1,655
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $469
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $1,186
    Pre-tax net operating income $6,948
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $95
    Income before extraordinary items $7,043
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $7,043
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $7,043
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $6,948

    Guardian Bank's gross interest income from loans was $16,627,000.
    Guardian Bank's net interest income from loans was $15,370,000.
    Guardian Bank's fee based income from loans was $469,000.
    Guardian Bank's net income from loans was $7,043,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,257
    Provision for credit losses $286
    Total noninterest expense $9,791
    Salaries and employee benefits $4,529
    Premises and equipment expense $871
    Additional noninterest expense $4,391
    Applicable income taxes $0
    Net charge-offs $175
    Cash dividends $3,803

    Guardian Bank's interest expense for loans was $1,257,000.
    Guardian Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $4,529,000.
    Guardian Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $871,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 2.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 2.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $462,541
    Deposits held in domestic offices $462,541
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $409,763
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $36,544
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $16,234
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $217,158
    Demand deposits $217,158
    Nontransaction accounts $245,383
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $117,966
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $32,427
    Total time deposits $94,990
    Total time and savings deposits $245,383
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $96,158
    Interest-bearing deposits $366,383
    Retail deposits $435,459
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $13,473
    Brokered deposits $10
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $515,587
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $19,310
    Interest-bearing balances $10,239
    Total securities $161,128
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $321,051
    Loan and leases loss allowance $5,195
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $4,746
    Other real estate owned $1,018
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $8,334

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $515,587
    Total Liabilities $463,990
    Total deposits $462,541
    Interest-bearing deposits $366,383
    Deposits held in domestic offices $462,541
    % insured (estimated) $69
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $1,449

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $321,051
    Loan and leases loss allowance $5,195
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $326,246
    All real estate loans $280,018
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $280,018
    Construction and development loans $23,750
    Residential 1-4 family construction $2,228
    Other construction, all land development and other land $21,522
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $136,259
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $61,702
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $74,557
    Multifamily residential real estate $37,136
    1-4 family residential loans $68,075
    Farmland loans $14,798
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $913
    Commercial and industrial loans $39,870
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $5,531
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $143
    Consumer Auto Loans $2,046
    Other loans to individuals $3,342
    All other loans & leases $28
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $28
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $738
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $738
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Guardian Bank had $321,051,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $280,018,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $23,750,000 of loans were in development loans. $37,136,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $68,075,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $913,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $2,046,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 187 $39,118 $209,187
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 45 $1,909 $42,422
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 61 $8,390 $137,541
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 81 $28,819 $355,790
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 372 $26,392 $70,946
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 299 $6,645 $22,224
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 31 $3,188 $102,839
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 42 $16,559 $394,262
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 64 $5,534 $86,469
    Farmland loans - <$100k 36 $1,179 $32,750
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 20 $2,310 $115,500
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 8 $2,045 $255,625
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 13 $913 $70,231
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 11 $351 $31,909
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 2 $562 $281,000