Keesler Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Keesler is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Keesler has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Gulfport, New Orleans, Jackson, Picayune, and Hattiesburg among others. We have data for 33 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Keesler 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. Keesler is typically an average 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) | 1.64% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.31% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.09% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.47% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.20% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.56% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 5.39% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 5.42% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.27% | 3/16/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.77% | 3/16/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.90% | 3/16/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.90% | 3/16/25 |
| 15 Year FHA Purchase | 5.51% | 3/16/25 |
| 15 Year FHA Refi | 5.68% | 3/16/25 |
| 15 Year VA Purchase | 4.26% | 3/16/25 |
| 15 Year VA Refi | 5.68% | 3/16/25 |
| 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
1,000Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Keesler's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
5.88%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -0.6%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Keesler's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $6,142.
The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including
both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 605 | $79,155,000 | $130,835 | $5,496 | 4.33% |
| NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 92 | $14,240,000 | $154,783 | $5,797 | 4.04% |
| JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 69 | $11,385,000 | $165,000 | $6,935 | 4.70% |
| Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 66 | $9,440,000 | $143,030 | $5,880 | 4.39% |
| HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 67 | $7,835,000 | $116,940 | $5,455 | 4.64% |
| MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 37 | $4,855,000 | $131,216 | $4,878 | 4.76% |
| Meridian, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $2,005,000 | $668,333 | $7,151 | 7.13% |
| Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,760,000 | $880,000 | $8,031 | 4.69% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 16 | $1,380,000 | $86,250 | $4,084 | 4.12% |
| Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $895,000 | $127,857 | $7,312 | 4.35% |
| HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $845,000 | $845,000 | $0 | 7.75% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $605,000 | $605,000 | $16,317 | 5.38% |
| THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $525,000 | $525,000 | $5,974 | 5.63% |
| HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $505,000 | $72,143 | $4,499 | 3.99% |
| PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $475,000 | $475,000 | $5,716 | 5.00% |
| McComb, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $400,000 | $200,000 | $7,344 | 5.00% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $395,000 | $395,000 | $4,052 | 7.50% |
| BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $390,000 | $195,000 | $5,596 | 7.88% |
| HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $280,000 | $140,000 | $2,768 | 4.31% |
| FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $6,348 | 4.88% |
| TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $7,737 | 5.63% |
| AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $6,769 | 5.25% |
| LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $8,340 | 5.50% |
| MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $3,104 | 6.63% |
| Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $6,566 | 6.75% |
| DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $170,000 | $42,500 | $0 | 3.24% |
| BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 2.49% |
| PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $3,427 | 7.63% |
| PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 3.49% |
| Grenada, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 2.49% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 2.49% |
| CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 2.49% |
| MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 3.49% |
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Product Mix
For 2023, Keesler's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 536 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 197 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Keesler's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 629 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 326 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Keesler's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 558 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 352 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1k-2k | 388 | $81,990,000 | $211,314 |
| $<1k | 32 | $3,650,000 | $114,063 |
| $2k-3k | 3 | $835,000 | $278,333 |
| $3k-4k | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 |
Keesler's average total fees were $6,142, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 388 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2023, Keesler's average interest rate for loans was 5.88%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 402 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Keesler place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 513 originations, totaling $27,305,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Keesler lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 264 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 223 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Keesler lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 200 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 164 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications64.74%
Keesler has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination59.70%
Keesler 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 | 1,000 | $139,510,000 | $139,510 |