Keesler Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Biloxi, MS

LEI: 549300M03EN3OQEDU087

Tax ID: 64-0302297

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Review & Overview

Keesler is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Keesler has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Gulfport, New Orleans, Hattiesburg, Picayune, and Jackson among others. We have data for 36 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Keesler has an 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 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) 1.64% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.31% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.09% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.47% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.20% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.56% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.39% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.42% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.77% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.90% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.90% 12/16/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.51% 12/16/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
15 Year VA Purchase 4.26% 12/16/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
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Originations

956

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$153,250,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 628 $93,970,000 $149,634 $3,839 4.21%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 89 $16,845,000 $189,270 $4,112 4.04%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $11,205,000 $189,915 $3,806 4.06%
Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $6,045,000 $128,617 $3,497 4.25%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $6,025,000 $286,905 $4,122 4.12%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,910,000 $145,500 $3,588 4.18%
Outside of Metro Areas 19 $2,495,000 $131,316 $4,338 4.04%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,150,000 $143,750 $3,053 3.95%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $4,517 4.23%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,045,000 $209,000 $4,467 4.05%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,000,000 $166,667 $3,286 4.48%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $10,864 3.46%
Bogalusa, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $765,000 $153,000 $4,352 4.33%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $3,768 4.06%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $9,264 3.94%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $4,057 3.88%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $3,105 4.13%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $10,535 4.25%
Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $3,136 2.99%
Meridian, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $0 3.98%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $2,608 4.50%
Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $3,058 4.25%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $395,000 $131,667 $2,139 4.83%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $5,004 3.88%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $13,810 4.00%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,883 3.81%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,241 3.88%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $245,000 $81,667 $2,563 3.54%
Vicksburg, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $5,806 3.88%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,207 4.50%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,019 4.44%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,442 3.38%
Brookhaven, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,200 4.63%
Greenville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $3,314 4.38%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,056 3.50%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,707 6.75%
Keesler's top markets include Gulfport, New Orleans, Hattiesburg, Picayune, and Jackson 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
    Conventional 552 $86,180,000 $156,123 $2,760 4.29%
    VA 230 $42,250,000 $183,696 $5,353 3.87%
    FHA 131 $19,565,000 $149,351 $5,612 4.11%
    USDA 43 $5,255,000 $122,209 $4,179 4.58%

    For 2018, Keesler's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 552 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 230 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 582 $99,120,000 $170,309 $4,289 4.18%
    Cash Out Refi 157 $19,605,000 $124,873 $3,513 4.30%
    Refi 123 $22,355,000 $181,748 $2,944 3.89%
    Home Improvement 86 $11,200,000 $130,233 $3,119 4.37%
    NA 7 $875,000 $125,000 $4,126 3.86%
    Other 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,996 4.25%

    For 2018, Keesler's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 582 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 157 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 634 $109,620,000 $172,902 $4,326 4.23%
    15 Year 196 $21,780,000 $111,122 $3,102 3.91%
    20 Year 41 $4,405,000 $107,439 $2,482 4.91%
    10 Year 37 $4,825,000 $130,405 $2,433 4.14%
    5 Year 24 $5,210,000 $217,083 $0 3.85%
    Other 23 $7,295,000 $317,174 $2,672 4.13%
    1 Year 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.85%

    For 2018, Keesler's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 634 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 196 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 789 $118,005,000 $149,563
    $<1k 118 $19,320,000 $163,729
    $2k-3k 2 $840,000 $420,000
    $3k-4k 1 $1,255,000 $1,255,000

    Keesler's average total fees were $4,326, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 789 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 440 $64,230,000 $145,977
    3-4% 398 $69,590,000 $174,849
    2.5-3% 53 $12,255,000 $231,226
    5-6% 51 $6,565,000 $128,725
    6-7% 13 $585,000 $45,000
    7-8% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2018, Keesler's average interest rate for loans was 4.23%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 440 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 459 $66,545,000 $144,978 $3,961 4.15%
    $100,000 or less 284 $19,480,000 $68,592 $2,811 4.35%
    $200k-400k 190 $49,590,000 $261,000 $5,178 4.03%
    $400k-600k 15 $7,175,000 $478,333 $6,235 3.83%
    $1MM+ 6 $8,830,000 $1,471,667 $6,566 3.79%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,630,000 $815,000 $3,191 3.25%

    2018 saw Keesler place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 459 originations, totaling $66,545,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 282 $38,850,000 $137,766 $3,963 4.25%
    $50k or less 202 $19,490,000 $96,485 $3,408 4.26%
    $100k-150k 177 $33,055,000 $186,751 $4,147 4.09%
    $75k-100k 172 $27,100,000 $157,558 $4,194 4.19%
    $150k-250k 68 $14,830,000 $218,088 $3,652 4.10%
    $250k+ 11 $5,405,000 $491,364 $3,842 3.86%

    Keesler lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 282 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 202 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 182 $25,910,000 $142,363 $3,660 4.12%
    30-36% 135 $20,075,000 $148,704 $3,945 4.29%
    <20% 81 $10,105,000 $124,753 $3,237 4.02%
    39% 33 $4,325,000 $131,061 $3,577 4.44%
    42% 29 $3,695,000 $127,414 $3,214 4.39%
    36% 29 $4,835,000 $166,724 $4,353 4.22%
    43% 28 $4,440,000 $158,571 $3,926 4.30%
    38% 27 $4,815,000 $178,333 $4,103 4.28%
    40% 26 $4,610,000 $177,308 $4,518 4.14%
    50-60% 26 $6,170,000 $237,308 $4,752 3.96%
    41% 20 $2,800,000 $140,000 $3,993 4.54%
    47% 19 $2,915,000 $153,421 $4,621 4.13%
    45% 18 $2,640,000 $146,667 $3,423 4.44%
    46% 17 $3,595,000 $211,471 $5,106 4.11%
    37% 17 $2,345,000 $137,941 $4,128 4.22%
    44% 14 $2,130,000 $152,143 $4,214 4.21%
    48% 14 $3,070,000 $219,286 $4,962 4.18%
    49% 14 $2,180,000 $155,714 $4,524 3.99%
    >60% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $8,998 4.00%

    Keesler lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 182 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 135 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 688 $106,830,000 $155,276 $3,858 4.19%
    Not provided 118 $17,900,000 $151,695 $3,802 4.23%
    Not applicable 41 $13,135,000 $320,366 $0 3.86%
    Black 74 $10,610,000 $143,378 $4,349 4.16%
    Asian 22 $2,820,000 $128,182 $3,741 4.08%
    American Indian 7 $1,195,000 $170,714 $5,224 3.91%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $585,000 $117,000 $4,025 4.00%
    Other Asian 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,113 4.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.98%

    Keesler has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    36.30%

    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 956 $153,250,000 $160,303

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 9 $7,325,000 $813,889
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 947 $145,925,000 $154,092

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 43 $2,835,000 $65,930 $2,309 4.46%
    40-60% 97 $10,445,000 $107,680 $2,763 3.93%
    60-80% 243 $38,595,000 $158,827 $3,057 4.25%
    80-100% 464 $81,460,000 $175,560 $4,574 4.14%
    Over 100% 28 $9,600,000 $342,857 $9,296 3.91%
    Under 20% 14 $480,000 $34,286 $1,766 5.76%