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. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Montgomery, Birmingham, Alexander City, Tuscaloosa, and Troy among others. We have data for 15 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 a below 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 about average rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 6.27% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.40% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.27% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.90% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.27% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.84% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.68% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.68% | 11/21/24 |
| 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
401Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$57,805,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 265 | $37,365,000 | $141,000 | $3,393 | 4.52% |
| BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 48 | $8,610,000 | $179,375 | $3,338 | 4.72% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 49 | $6,475,000 | $132,143 | $3,744 | 4.99% |
| Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $1,680,000 | $168,000 | $4,847 | 4.41% |
| TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $850,000 | $212,500 | $3,535 | 4.31% |
| Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $570,000 | $95,000 | $3,983 | 4.75% |
| DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $535,000 | $107,000 | $3,162 | 4.95% |
| HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $450,000 | $225,000 | $6,027 | 4.00% |
| Enterprise, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $395,000 | $131,667 | $4,617 | 5.42% |
| MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $285,000 | $95,000 | $3,923 | 3.54% |
| AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $240,000 | $120,000 | $3,486 | 3.75% |
| Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $0 | 7.00% |
| Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 3.25% |
| Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $3,769 | 4.50% |
| Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $2,815 | 4.50% |
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Product Mix
For 2020, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 368 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 31 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 213 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 129 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 173 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 165 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Guardian Credit Union's average total fees were $3,902, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 176 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2020, Guardian Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.17%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 140 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw Guardian Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 181 originations, totaling $10,055,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 97 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 82 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 132 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 119 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications56.63%
Guardian Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination48.63%
Guardian Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 5 | $225,000 | $45,000 |
| NA | 396 | $57,580,000 | $145,404 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured | 15 | $1,225,000 | $81,667 |
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 386 | $56,580,000 | $146,580 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2020 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northern Mortgage Corp. | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 100.0% |