Guardian Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Montgomery, AL

LEI: 549300GLDL4X3U4RFI74

Tax ID: 63-0421006

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Review & Overview

Guardian Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Guardian Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Montgomery, Birmingham, Alexander City, Daphne, and Troy among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Guardian Credit Union has a below 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 5/19/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.40% 5/19/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 5/19/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.90% 5/19/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 5/19/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 5/19/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.84% 5/19/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 5/19/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 5/19/24
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Originations

152

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$16,880,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $11,435,000 $113,218 $3,550 7.18%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,805,000 $165,000 $4,108 6.81%
Outside of Metro Areas 15 $1,225,000 $81,667 $3,485 7.13%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $250,000 $62,500 $3,265 7.13%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,810 5.25%
Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $225,000 $75,000 $3,233 7.33%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,300 6.75%
Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $190,000 $47,500 $2,936 7.56%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $165,000 $55,000 $3,242 6.67%
Ozark, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,731 7.50%
Enterprise, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,956 7.50%
Guardian Credit Union's top markets include Montgomery, Birmingham, Alexander City, Daphne, and Troy among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 152 $16,880,000 $111,053 $3,576 7.11%

    For 2019, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 152 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 74 $6,410,000 $86,622 $3,220 7.23%
    Home Purchase 73 $9,415,000 $128,973 $3,895 7.03%
    Refi 4 $1,010,000 $252,500 $4,505 5.94%
    Other 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,845 9.50%

    For 2019, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 74 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 73 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 94 $5,620,000 $59,787 $3,163 7.32%
    30 Year 32 $5,000,000 $156,250 $3,786 6.55%
    Other 22 $5,920,000 $269,091 $5,130 7.13%
    10 Year 3 $275,000 $91,667 $3,188 6.67%
    5 Year 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,632 6.50%

    For 2019, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 94 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 32 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 101 $6,855,000 $67,871
    $<1k 31 $5,345,000 $172,419
    $2k-3k 14 $2,500,000 $178,571
    $3k-4k 4 $1,170,000 $292,500
    $4k-5k 1 $355,000 $355,000
    $5k+ 1 $655,000 $655,000

    Guardian Credit Union's average total fees were $3,786, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 101 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 50 $5,710,000 $114,200
    Over 8% 39 $3,115,000 $79,872
    7-8% 34 $4,820,000 $141,765
    5-6% 26 $2,490,000 $95,769
    4-5% 3 $745,000 $248,333

    During 2019, Guardian Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.55%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 50 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 97 $5,045,000 $52,010 $3,034 7.35%
    $100k-200k 31 $4,005,000 $129,194 $3,792 6.43%
    $200k-400k 19 $5,235,000 $275,526 $4,940 7.01%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,315,000 $438,333 $6,403 7.17%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,280,000 $640,000 $9,304 7.00%

    2019 saw Guardian Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 97 originations, totaling $5,045,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 36 $2,900,000 $80,556 $3,189 7.10%
    $50k or less 36 $1,850,000 $51,389 $2,932 7.31%
    $100k-150k 30 $4,660,000 $155,333 $4,080 7.03%
    $75k-100k 23 $2,225,000 $96,739 $3,328 7.42%
    $150k-250k 19 $2,895,000 $152,368 $4,354 6.72%
    $250k+ 8 $2,350,000 $293,750 $5,187 6.66%

    Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 36 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 36 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 45 $5,365,000 $119,222 $3,786 6.82%
    30-36% 34 $3,150,000 $92,647 $3,346 7.63%
    <20% 29 $3,595,000 $123,966 $3,745 7.11%
    38% 13 $1,185,000 $91,154 $3,436 6.52%
    37% 5 $335,000 $67,000 $3,035 7.30%
    39% 4 $470,000 $117,500 $4,206 7.31%
    50-60% 3 $245,000 $81,667 $2,348 6.08%
    36% 3 $95,000 $31,667 $2,963 6.83%
    40% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $3,177 7.42%
    42% 3 $785,000 $261,667 $4,518 7.08%
    43% 3 $385,000 $128,333 $3,288 7.08%
    46% 3 $575,000 $191,667 $3,298 8.17%
    45% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,210 6.50%
    41% 1 $295,000 $295,000 $5,492 8.50%
    48% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,854 6.50%
    44% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,800 8.50%

    Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 45 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 34 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 118 $13,850,000 $117,373 $3,640 7.11%
    Black 34 $3,030,000 $89,118 $3,354 7.11%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    42.78%

    Guardian Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    98.68%

    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 152 $16,880,000 $111,053

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 14 $740,000 $52,857
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 138 $16,140,000 $116,957

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $745,000 $67,727 $3,175 7.32%
    40-60% 24 $2,100,000 $87,500 $3,316 7.46%
    60-80% 59 $5,815,000 $98,559 $3,362 7.17%
    80-100% 54 $7,970,000 $147,593 $4,031 6.79%
    Over 100% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,429 5.50%
    Under 20% 3 $115,000 $38,333 $2,840 8.83%