Guardian Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Guardian Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. Guardian Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Montgomery, Birmingham, Alexander City, Troy, and Auburn among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Guardian Credit Union 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. Guardian Credit Union is typically a low fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 6.27% | 5/13/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.40% | 5/13/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.27% | 5/13/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.90% | 5/13/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.27% | 5/13/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 5/13/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.84% | 5/13/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.68% | 5/13/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.68% | 5/13/24 |
| These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates. | ||
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Originations
225Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$25,565,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 156 | $17,360,000 | $111,282 | $3,432 | 6.03% |
| BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 23 | $2,295,000 | $99,783 | $3,111 | 5.93% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 22 | $2,070,000 | $94,091 | $3,281 | 6.25% |
| Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $1,795,000 | $163,182 | $3,568 | 5.66% |
| Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $785,000 | $112,143 | $3,317 | 6.11% |
| AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $445,000 | $445,000 | $5,340 | 4.50% |
| HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $380,000 | $190,000 | $3,210 | 4.75% |
| DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $3,320 | 4.50% |
| MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $130,000 | $65,000 | $2,800 | 6.88% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 205 | $24,745,000 | $120,707 | $3,400 | 6.12% |
| HELOC | 20 | $820,000 | $41,000 | n/a | 4.90% |
For 2018, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 205 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 20 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2018, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 95 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 52 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2018, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 149 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 35 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Guardian Credit Union's average total fees were $4,058, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 119 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6% | 66 | $7,090,000 | $107,424 |
| 6-7% | 61 | $7,615,000 | $124,836 |
| 4-5% | 59 | $7,475,000 | $126,695 |
| 7-8% | 30 | $2,610,000 | $87,000 |
| Over 8% | 9 | $775,000 | $86,111 |
During 2018, Guardian Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.65%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 66 originations.
Loan Sizing
2018 saw Guardian Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 142 originations, totaling $7,560,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 64 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 49 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 64 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 62 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications90.98%
Guardian Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination99.11%
Guardian Credit Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 225 | $25,565,000 | $113,622 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured | 12 | $840,000 | $70,000 |
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 213 | $24,725,000 | $116,080 |