Keesler Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Biloxi, MS

LEI: 549300M03EN3OQEDU087

Tax ID: 64-0302297

5 stars - Updated: 3/29/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 32 reviews

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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% 3/29/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.31% 3/29/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.09% 3/29/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.47% 3/29/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.20% 3/29/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.56% 3/29/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.39% 3/29/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.42% 3/29/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 3/29/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.77% 3/29/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.90% 3/29/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.90% 3/29/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.51% 3/29/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 3/29/24
15 Year VA Purchase 4.26% 3/29/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.68% 3/29/24
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Originations

1,000

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$139,510,000
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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%
Keesler's top markets include Gulfport, New Orleans, Jackson, Picayune, and Hattiesburg among others.

Their top states include:
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • 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
    HELOC 536 $34,920,000 $65,149 n/a 2.83%
    Conventional 197 $42,715,000 $216,827 $3,296 7.04%
    FHA 192 $42,350,000 $220,573 $7,311 5.57%
    VA 70 $18,660,000 $266,571 $6,375 5.46%
    USDA 4 $760,000 $190,000 $5,513 6.56%
    FHA 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.49%

    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

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 629 $49,375,000 $78,498 $4,102 3.54%
    Home Purchase 326 $74,900,000 $229,755 $6,203 5.89%
    Refi 36 $14,660,000 $407,222 $4,262 6.03%
    Other 9 $575,000 $63,889 $0 2.93%

    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

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 558 $37,800,000 $67,742 $2,637 3.07%
    30 Year 352 $77,940,000 $221,420 $6,142 5.88%
    15 Year 40 $4,760,000 $119,000 $3,646 5.96%
    5 Year 33 $16,195,000 $490,758 $0 7.40%
    10 Year 9 $1,395,000 $155,000 $2,538 7.40%
    Other 5 $1,055,000 $211,000 $4,477 6.90%
    1 Year 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 6.88%
    30+ year 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,332 6.88%

    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

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 402 $27,100,000 $67,413
    5-6% 184 $41,600,000 $226,087
    6-7% 142 $28,360,000 $199,718
    3-4% 104 $11,780,000 $113,269
    4-5% 85 $14,435,000 $169,824
    7-8% 48 $8,890,000 $185,208
    Over 8% 34 $7,210,000 $212,059
    2.5-3% 1 $135,000 $135,000

    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

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 513 $27,305,000 $53,226 $2,799 3.44%
    $100k-200k 265 $37,635,000 $142,019 $4,831 5.01%
    $200k-400k 196 $52,520,000 $267,959 $6,872 5.83%
    $400k-600k 17 $8,005,000 $470,882 $9,462 5.88%
    $1MM+ 5 $11,345,000 $2,269,000 $0 6.15%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,700,000 $675,000 $10,368 5.53%

    2023 saw Keesler place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 513 originations, totaling $27,305,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 264 $36,980,000 $140,076 $6,259 4.25%
    $50k-75k 223 $26,105,000 $117,063 $5,247 4.45%
    $75k-100k 196 $25,210,000 $128,622 $6,211 4.20%
    $50k or less 123 $9,755,000 $79,309 $4,202 4.32%
    $150k-250k 122 $18,930,000 $155,164 $6,291 4.00%
    $250k+ 22 $3,480,000 $158,182 $4,236 3.94%

    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

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 200 $26,320,000 $131,600 $5,724 4.16%
    20-30% 164 $20,470,000 $124,817 $5,298 4.36%
    50-60% 58 $11,850,000 $204,310 $8,069 4.66%
    44% 53 $5,535,000 $104,434 $5,376 3.64%
    41% 49 $5,515,000 $112,551 $6,244 3.99%
    42% 49 $4,035,000 $82,347 $3,659 4.64%
    40% 42 $4,610,000 $109,762 $5,760 4.19%
    <20% 41 $4,495,000 $109,634 $4,066 3.96%
    38% 41 $4,135,000 $100,854 $4,907 4.50%
    37% 36 $4,040,000 $112,222 $4,692 4.27%
    45% 34 $4,350,000 $127,941 $4,980 4.83%
    48% 32 $4,770,000 $149,063 $6,473 3.74%
    39% 32 $4,760,000 $148,750 $5,794 4.42%
    43% 29 $3,565,000 $122,931 $5,177 4.58%
    36% 26 $3,930,000 $151,154 $5,510 4.94%
    47% 25 $2,965,000 $118,600 $5,832 4.00%
    46% 24 $3,460,000 $144,167 $6,103 4.26%
    49% 22 $2,380,000 $108,182 $5,509 3.37%
    >60% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,550 6.00%

    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

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 770 $97,780,000 $126,987 $5,675 4.27%
    Not applicable 42 $18,090,000 $430,714 $0 7.39%
    Black 86 $10,290,000 $119,651 $5,448 4.31%
    Not provided 72 $9,600,000 $133,333 $5,805 4.14%
    Asian 16 $2,020,000 $126,250 $5,286 3.96%
    American Indian 10 $950,000 $95,000 $4,986 4.17%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $475,000 $475,000 $5,716 5.00%
    Filipino 2 $250,000 $125,000 $3,104 4.56%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    64.74%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    59.70%

    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

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,000 $139,510,000 $139,510

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 242 $19,120,000 $79,008 $2,978 3.29%
    40-60% 83 $12,025,000 $144,880 $3,810 4.54%
    60-80% 120 $28,440,000 $237,000 $5,032 5.90%
    80-100% 261 $63,025,000 $241,475 $6,356 5.75%
    Over 100% 14 $3,860,000 $275,714 $10,866 6.04%
    Under 20% 279 $12,995,000 $46,577 $1,994 3.30%