Guardian Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Guardian Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Guardian Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Montgomery, Birmingham, Alexander City, Troy, and Auburn among others. We have data for 12 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% | 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
398Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$60,450,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 241 | $36,955,000 | $153,340 | $2,113 | 4.27% |
| BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 48 | $7,450,000 | $155,208 | $0 | 4.58% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 52 | $6,500,000 | $125,000 | $1,568 | 4.63% |
| Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 21 | $3,255,000 | $155,000 | $0 | 4.24% |
| Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $2,015,000 | $155,000 | $0 | 4.48% |
| AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,435,000 | $287,000 | $0 | 3.95% |
| Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $935,000 | $133,571 | $0 | 4.77% |
| DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $715,000 | $143,000 | $0 | 3.90% |
| HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $610,000 | $305,000 | $0 | 3.75% |
| Enterprise, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $250,000 | $125,000 | $0 | 3.25% |
| CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $0 | 3.50% |
| PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $0 | 4.50% |
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Product Mix
For 2021, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 352 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 40 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 183 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 131 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2021, Guardian Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 175 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 156 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 4 | $590,000 | $147,500 |
| $1k-2k | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| $2k-3k | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 |
Guardian Credit Union's average total fees were $2,113, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 4 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2021, Guardian Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 160 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw Guardian Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 175 originations, totaling $9,785,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 104 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 84 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Guardian Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 140 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 101 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications60.01%
Guardian Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination54.27%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 398 | $60,450,000 | $151,884 |