Keesler Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Biloxi, MS

LEI: 549300M03EN3OQEDU087

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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, Jackson, and Picayune among others. We have data for 34 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% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.31% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.09% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.47% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.20% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.56% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.39% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.42% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.77% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.90% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.90% 4/21/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.51% 4/21/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
15 Year VA Purchase 4.26% 4/21/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
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Originations

1,198

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$214,620,000
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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) 719 $118,035,000 $164,166 $3,886 3.71%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 133 $31,615,000 $237,707 $4,573 3.71%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 90 $17,220,000 $191,333 $4,009 3.69%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $12,185,000 $199,754 $4,332 3.75%
Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 67 $9,555,000 $142,612 $3,942 3.83%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $4,350,000 $181,250 $4,432 3.73%
Outside of Metro Areas 28 $3,740,000 $133,571 $4,316 3.92%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,510,000 $251,000 $3,723 3.38%
Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,480,000 $1,240,000 $9,025 3.54%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,450,000 $145,000 $4,650 3.74%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,255,000 $179,286 $4,774 3.43%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $985,000 $197,000 $5,053 4.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $910,000 $227,500 $3,479 3.44%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $880,000 $220,000 $3,073 3.53%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $870,000 $217,500 $6,920 3.69%
Meridian, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $710,000 $177,500 $3,197 4.22%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $650,000 $325,000 $4,492 3.25%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $570,000 $142,500 $5,649 4.63%
Vicksburg, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $3,660 3.38%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $18,968 3.50%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $3,310 2.75%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $16,542 3.63%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $5,784 3.56%
McComb, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,812 3.69%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,209 4.63%
Corinth, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,695 4.00%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,911 2.75%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,395 3.25%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,974 4.25%
Columbus, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $8,489 3.25%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,548 3.50%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,364 3.38%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,572 3.75%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,631 2.88%
Keesler's top markets include Gulfport, New Orleans, Hattiesburg, Jackson, and Picayune 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 753 $131,645,000 $174,827 $3,196 3.84%
    VA 238 $51,450,000 $216,176 $5,343 3.41%
    FHA 160 $24,830,000 $155,188 $5,832 3.58%
    USDA 47 $6,695,000 $142,447 $4,617 3.84%

    For 2019, Keesler's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 753 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 238 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 626 $116,880,000 $186,709 $4,582 3.74%
    Cash Out Refi 233 $40,475,000 $173,712 $3,871 3.81%
    Refi 188 $37,930,000 $201,755 $3,127 3.49%
    Home Improvement 148 $19,030,000 $128,581 $3,385 3.80%
    Other 2 $160,000 $80,000 $4,132 3.94%
    NA 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,431 3.63%

    For 2019, Keesler's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 626 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 233 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 766 $146,420,000 $191,149 $4,428 3.78%
    15 Year 239 $33,975,000 $142,155 $3,342 3.32%
    20 Year 54 $8,010,000 $148,333 $3,014 4.02%
    10 Year 43 $9,665,000 $224,767 $2,659 3.59%
    5 Year 41 $5,905,000 $144,024 $0 4.19%
    Other 37 $6,235,000 $168,514 $3,310 3.96%
    30+ year 18 $4,410,000 $245,000 $5,708 4.26%

    For 2019, Keesler's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 766 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 239 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,087 $184,805,000 $170,014
    $<1k 43 $7,295,000 $169,651
    $2k-3k 8 $5,350,000 $668,750
    $3k-4k 3 $2,625,000 $875,000
    $4k-5k 1 $425,000 $425,000

    Keesler's average total fees were $4,428, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,087 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 758 $146,910,000 $193,813
    4-5% 245 $37,315,000 $152,306
    2.5-3% 161 $26,405,000 $164,006
    5-6% 24 $3,240,000 $135,000
    6-7% 5 $235,000 $47,000
    7-8% 4 $320,000 $80,000
    <2.5% 1 $195,000 $195,000

    During 2019, Keesler's average interest rate for loans was 3.78%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 758 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 554 $80,250,000 $144,856 $3,903 3.71%
    $200k-400k 330 $87,220,000 $264,303 $4,828 3.66%
    $100,000 or less 271 $18,765,000 $69,244 $3,014 3.84%
    $400k-600k 26 $11,830,000 $455,000 $7,250 3.61%
    $600k-1MM 12 $8,270,000 $689,167 $5,865 3.57%
    $1MM+ 5 $8,285,000 $1,657,000 $8,628 3.59%

    2019 saw Keesler place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 554 originations, totaling $80,250,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 304 $44,080,000 $145,000 $3,878 3.67%
    $100k-150k 250 $52,250,000 $209,000 $4,194 3.72%
    $75k-100k 247 $44,305,000 $179,372 $4,342 3.72%
    $50k or less 233 $24,625,000 $105,687 $3,650 3.73%
    $150k-250k 91 $24,185,000 $265,769 $4,390 3.66%
    $250k+ 23 $11,365,000 $494,130 $5,432 3.63%

    Keesler lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 304 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 250 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 308 $52,020,000 $168,896 $3,769 3.68%
    30-36% 231 $40,525,000 $175,433 $4,017 3.72%
    <20% 100 $16,030,000 $160,300 $3,488 3.57%
    42% 46 $8,570,000 $186,304 $4,041 4.04%
    36% 45 $7,515,000 $167,000 $4,030 3.73%
    38% 43 $8,115,000 $188,721 $4,144 3.70%
    39% 43 $6,905,000 $160,581 $4,321 3.78%
    41% 39 $7,255,000 $186,026 $3,738 3.82%
    37% 37 $7,655,000 $206,892 $4,248 3.76%
    43% 36 $5,800,000 $161,111 $4,245 3.63%
    44% 35 $6,495,000 $185,571 $4,673 3.66%
    40% 31 $5,995,000 $193,387 $3,927 3.46%
    46% 28 $4,430,000 $158,214 $4,833 3.79%
    45% 24 $4,000,000 $166,667 $5,060 3.60%
    50-60% 22 $4,990,000 $226,818 $5,714 3.79%
    47% 22 $4,400,000 $200,000 $4,543 3.60%
    49% 22 $4,340,000 $197,273 $5,411 3.60%
    48% 21 $3,905,000 $185,952 $4,784 3.68%
    >60% 6 $1,020,000 $170,000 $4,016 3.42%

    Keesler lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 308 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 231 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 839 $145,355,000 $173,248 $4,023 3.71%
    Not provided 182 $35,490,000 $195,000 $4,133 3.77%
    Black 99 $16,245,000 $164,091 $4,528 3.62%
    Not applicable 46 $12,780,000 $277,826 $0 4.13%
    Asian 21 $3,005,000 $143,095 $3,356 3.36%
    American Indian 6 $770,000 $128,333 $4,160 3.67%
    Vietnamese 3 $615,000 $205,000 $2,947 3.46%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $360,000 $180,000 $4,706 3.44%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.51%

    Keesler has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    30.30%

    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 1,198 $214,620,000 $179,149

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 10 $8,470,000 $847,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,188 $206,150,000 $173,527

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 56 $4,500,000 $80,357 $2,859 3.73%
    40-60% 144 $21,640,000 $150,278 $3,151 3.63%
    60-80% 358 $60,560,000 $169,162 $3,262 3.78%
    80-100% 602 $120,120,000 $199,535 $4,719 3.68%
    Over 100% 30 $7,320,000 $244,000 $8,697 3.82%
    Under 20% 6 $280,000 $46,667 $2,330 5.88%