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, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. Keesler 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: Gulfport, New Orleans, Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Picayune among others. We have data for 41 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 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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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

1,084

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$197,920,000
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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) 700 $114,790,000 $163,986 $3,518 3.03%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 96 $22,160,000 $230,833 $3,784 3.07%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $14,985,000 $245,656 $3,570 3.27%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $10,040,000 $179,286 $3,854 3.10%
Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $8,035,000 $140,965 $3,075 2.98%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $5,905,000 $5,905,000 $0 4.00%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $5,395,000 $163,485 $3,632 3.07%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,020,000 $336,667 $3,958 3.33%
Outside of Metro Areas 14 $2,010,000 $143,571 $3,597 2.95%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,500,000 $187,500 $2,846 3.27%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $890,000 $445,000 $4,354 2.94%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $820,000 $205,000 $2,791 3.06%
Bogalusa, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $775,000 $110,714 $4,900 3.11%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $735,000 $735,000 $6,513 3.00%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $3,897 2.88%
Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $3,209 2.75%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $5,808 2.83%
Greenwood, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $3,618 3.00%
Brookhaven, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $4,575 3.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $4,438 3.25%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,438 3.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,561 3.13%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $2,788 3.00%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $3,058 2.96%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,907 3.00%
Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,732 3.00%
Meridian, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $4,309 2.88%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,706 3.00%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,651 3.00%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,281 3.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,311 3.06%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,701 3.00%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,556 2.75%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,667 3.00%
Corinth, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,363 2.75%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,645 2.75%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,006 2.75%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,943 2.75%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $3,458 3.88%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,856 4.50%
Greenville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,387 2.75%
Keesler's top markets include Gulfport, New Orleans, Jackson, Hattiesburg, 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 926 $165,220,000 $178,423 $3,141 3.06%
    VA 99 $23,255,000 $234,899 $5,937 2.99%
    FHA 33 $5,715,000 $173,182 $6,328 2.98%
    USDA 24 $3,520,000 $146,667 $4,590 2.97%
    HELOC 2 $210,000 $105,000 n/a 5.00%

    For 2021, Keesler's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 926 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 99 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 438 $81,780,000 $186,712 $4,096 3.06%
    Cash Out Refi 347 $60,595,000 $174,625 $3,330 3.07%
    Refi 270 $50,930,000 $188,630 $2,987 2.99%
    Home Improvement 19 $2,345,000 $123,421 $2,861 3.07%
    Other 10 $2,270,000 $227,000 $2,853 3.54%

    For 2021, Keesler's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 438 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 347 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 630 $122,530,000 $194,492 $3,878 3.06%
    15 Year 225 $29,615,000 $131,622 $3,056 2.84%
    20 Year 106 $16,250,000 $153,302 $2,951 3.02%
    10 Year 61 $18,415,000 $301,885 $2,959 3.21%
    5 Year 32 $6,110,000 $190,938 $0 4.03%
    Other 28 $4,460,000 $159,286 $2,868 3.26%
    30+ year 2 $540,000 $270,000 $5,555 3.50%

    For 2021, Keesler's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 630 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 225 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 995 $168,045,000 $168,889
    $<1k 15 $1,465,000 $97,667
    $2k-3k 11 $5,205,000 $473,182
    $3k-4k 2 $1,350,000 $675,000

    Keesler's average total fees were $3,878, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 995 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 869 $147,155,000 $169,338
    3-4% 179 $44,855,000 $250,587
    4-5% 25 $3,475,000 $139,000
    <2.5% 9 $2,365,000 $262,778
    5-6% 2 $70,000 $35,000

    During 2021, Keesler's average interest rate for loans was 3.06%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 869 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 507 $74,405,000 $146,755 $3,433 3.00%
    $200k-400k 277 $72,995,000 $263,520 $4,171 3.05%
    $100,000 or less 254 $18,350,000 $72,244 $2,885 3.11%
    $400k-600k 32 $15,150,000 $473,438 $4,720 3.18%
    $600k-1MM 9 $6,665,000 $740,556 $5,939 3.54%
    $1MM+ 5 $10,355,000 $2,071,000 $7,975 3.70%

    2021 saw Keesler place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 507 originations, totaling $74,405,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 235 $34,755,000 $147,894 $3,713 2.99%
    $100k-150k 231 $47,465,000 $205,476 $3,554 2.99%
    $50k or less 230 $25,280,000 $109,913 $3,247 2.98%
    $75k-100k 222 $37,990,000 $171,126 $3,507 3.01%
    $150k-250k 91 $24,635,000 $270,714 $3,765 3.00%
    $250k+ 14 $6,070,000 $433,571 $4,823 3.07%

    Keesler lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 235 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 231 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 288 $46,600,000 $161,806 $3,271 2.99%
    30-36% 225 $39,615,000 $176,067 $3,608 3.03%
    <20% 108 $16,870,000 $156,204 $3,233 2.91%
    36% 44 $7,450,000 $169,318 $3,895 3.05%
    38% 39 $6,065,000 $155,513 $3,306 3.00%
    41% 37 $5,875,000 $158,784 $3,507 3.04%
    42% 35 $6,165,000 $176,143 $3,475 2.98%
    37% 34 $5,550,000 $163,235 $3,597 2.97%
    44% 33 $6,955,000 $210,758 $3,844 3.07%
    43% 28 $6,490,000 $231,786 $3,605 3.08%
    40% 25 $4,525,000 $181,000 $4,296 3.06%
    39% 24 $4,270,000 $177,917 $3,325 2.92%
    48% 22 $4,430,000 $201,364 $4,814 2.97%
    46% 21 $4,215,000 $200,714 $4,005 2.95%
    45% 21 $4,465,000 $212,619 $4,812 3.01%
    49% 19 $3,175,000 $167,105 $3,995 3.00%
    47% 15 $2,165,000 $144,333 $3,279 2.93%
    50-60% 6 $1,450,000 $241,667 $4,368 3.15%
    >60% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,743 3.00%

    Keesler lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 288 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 225 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 807 $140,245,000 $173,786 $3,555 2.99%
    Not applicable 56 $21,240,000 $379,286 $0 3.99%
    Black 100 $15,520,000 $155,200 $3,808 3.05%
    Not provided 82 $14,650,000 $178,659 $3,352 3.04%
    Asian 27 $4,385,000 $162,407 $3,201 2.97%
    American Indian 5 $955,000 $191,000 $3,209 2.93%
    Vietnamese 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,898 2.83%
    Filipino 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,404 3.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,863 3.00%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,850 2.75%
    Other Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $4,189 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    65.36%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    49.91%

    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 1,084 $197,920,000 $182,583

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,084 $197,920,000 $182,583

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 63 $5,445,000 $86,429 $2,854 2.97%
    40-60% 183 $23,415,000 $127,951 $2,961 2.97%
    60-80% 381 $78,775,000 $206,759 $3,163 3.06%
    80-100% 424 $85,010,000 $200,495 $3,971 3.07%
    Over 100% 15 $4,065,000 $271,000 $11,665 3.03%
    Under 20% 15 $725,000 $48,333 $2,280 3.93%