Gardner Financial Services Ltd. Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

SAN ANTONIO, TX

LEI: 549300M8WGW2D17CZD19

Tax ID: 20-2749403

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Review & Overview

Gardner Financial Services Ltd. is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Gardner Financial Services Ltd. 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: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Nashville, and Houston among others. We have data for 74 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Gardner Financial Services Ltd. has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Gardner Financial Services Ltd. 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 about average rates.

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Originations

3,910

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$966,400,000

Awards

GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. USDA Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,513 $360,985,000 $238,589 $7,622 4.80%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 737 $188,445,000 $255,692 $6,410 4.76%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 420 $120,490,000 $286,881 $6,673 4.79%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 458 $113,370,000 $247,533 $6,547 4.84%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 265 $66,685,000 $251,642 $6,316 4.82%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $25,875,000 $354,452 $7,596 4.83%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $13,170,000 $253,269 $6,729 4.73%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $11,945,000 $173,116 $6,723 5.12%
Outside of Metro Areas 48 $10,220,000 $212,917 $6,433 4.86%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $6,200,000 $182,353 $5,743 4.87%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $4,120,000 $187,273 $4,325 4.99%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $4,015,000 $308,846 $7,542 4.92%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $3,920,000 $163,333 $5,045 4.78%
Lewisburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,620,000 $181,000 $5,873 4.82%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,690,000 $192,143 $5,684 4.85%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,630,000 $131,500 $5,869 5.08%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,085,000 $231,667 $5,872 4.72%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,985,000 $283,571 $6,366 4.79%
Gainesville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,500,000 $187,500 $6,657 4.69%
SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,390,000 $231,667 $6,338 4.81%
Shelbyville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,290,000 $215,000 $7,205 4.77%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,270,000 $211,667 $5,651 4.83%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,230,000 $307,500 $6,430 4.91%
Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,030,000 $171,667 $5,924 5.06%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $955,000 $191,000 $5,288 4.58%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $795,000 $265,000 $8,308 4.96%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $6,882 5.19%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $680,000 $170,000 $4,246 4.56%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $5,769 5.06%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $4,858 4.88%
Mineral Wells, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $4,481 5.00%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $16,227 4.75%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $4,863 5.00%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $7,839 4.42%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $6,261 5.25%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $8,811 5.25%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $6,854 5.50%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $4,228 5.19%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $7,105 4.88%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $5,632 5.00%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,896 5.00%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,956 4.88%
Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,730 5.00%
Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,592 4.75%
Bonham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $6,296 5.00%
Lufkin, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $5,354 4.75%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,357 4.75%
LAREDO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $6,938 5.38%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $14,182 5.13%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $4,926 5.06%
Del Rio, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,941 4.88%
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,440 5.25%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $8,209 5.13%
Bay City, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,132 3.86%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $9,346 5.00%
Rockport, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,496 4.50%
McMinnville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $5,504 4.75%
Kingsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $7,593 5.63%
Fredericksburg, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $8,665 4.75%
Roswell, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,500 5.25%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,247 4.75%
AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,251 4.63%
Jacksonville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,574 4.00%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,870 5.13%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,954 4.50%
Uvalde, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,644 5.25%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,824 5.00%
El Campo, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $7,248 5.00%
Fort Morgan, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,469 5.88%
Stillwater, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $6,942 5.50%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,142 4.88%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,398 5.63%
Palestine, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $6,122 4.88%
Athens, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,241 5.50%
Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s top markets include San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Nashville, and Houston among others.

Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,380 $608,890,000 $255,836 $5,712 4.83%
    FHA 934 $197,000,000 $210,921 $8,743 4.94%
    VA 551 $152,125,000 $276,089 $9,022 4.51%
    USDA 45 $8,385,000 $186,333 $6,612 4.72%

    For 2018, Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,380 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 934 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 3,558 $880,900,000 $247,583 $6,999 4.81%
    Cash Out Refi 195 $44,355,000 $227,462 $6,127 4.93%
    Refi 157 $41,145,000 $262,070 $5,619 4.66%

    For 2018, Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 3,558 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 195 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 3,703 $919,065,000 $248,195 $6,973 4.83%
    15 Year 145 $32,155,000 $221,759 $5,688 4.37%
    20 Year 57 $14,045,000 $246,404 $5,374 4.53%
    10 Year 3 $745,000 $248,333 $7,190 4.54%
    3 Year 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,227 4.63%
    Other 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,800 4.50%

    For 2018, Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 3,703 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 145 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 2,011 $468,695,000 $233,066
    $2k-3k 687 $160,935,000 $234,258
    $3k-4k 443 $108,135,000 $244,097
    $5k+ 329 $119,475,000 $363,146
    $4k-5k 246 $68,590,000 $278,821
    $<1k 190 $39,960,000 $210,316

    Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s average total fees were $6,973, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 2,011 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 2,701 $694,395,000 $257,088
    5-6% 925 $197,875,000 $213,919
    3-4% 248 $67,730,000 $273,105
    6-7% 30 $5,050,000 $168,333
    7-8% 6 $1,350,000 $225,000

    During 2018, Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s average interest rate for loans was 4.83%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 2,701 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 2,018 $555,600,000 $275,322 $7,523 4.74%
    $100k-200k 1,399 $220,355,000 $157,509 $5,643 4.91%
    $400k-600k 338 $150,420,000 $445,030 $8,563 4.68%
    $100,000 or less 121 $9,905,000 $81,860 $4,316 5.08%
    $600k-1MM 23 $17,315,000 $752,826 $13,805 4.81%
    $1MM+ 11 $12,805,000 $1,164,091 $16,429 4.74%

    2018 saw Gardner Financial Services Ltd. place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 2,018 originations, totaling $555,600,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 1,089 $215,775,000 $198,140 $6,501 4.86%
    $100k-150k 910 $258,220,000 $283,758 $7,447 4.76%
    $75k-100k 736 $180,100,000 $244,701 $7,262 4.79%
    $150k-250k 506 $163,110,000 $322,352 $7,132 4.78%
    $50k or less 493 $72,725,000 $147,515 $5,665 4.85%
    $250k+ 176 $76,470,000 $434,489 $7,919 4.80%

    Gardner Financial Services Ltd. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 1,089 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 910 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 614 $155,650,000 $253,502 $6,551 4.76%
    20-30% 543 $136,285,000 $250,985 $6,316 4.74%
    50-60% 453 $107,825,000 $238,024 $8,692 4.86%
    42% 187 $46,955,000 $251,096 $6,683 4.81%
    49% 183 $45,475,000 $248,497 $6,786 4.79%
    48% 176 $39,090,000 $222,102 $6,793 4.92%
    44% 169 $42,785,000 $253,166 $6,525 4.83%
    45% 164 $37,670,000 $229,695 $7,022 4.82%
    43% 160 $38,710,000 $241,938 $6,591 4.89%
    47% 158 $37,940,000 $240,127 $7,023 4.88%
    46% 150 $36,080,000 $240,533 $7,271 4.83%
    40% 150 $35,080,000 $233,867 $6,515 4.88%
    41% 149 $38,545,000 $258,691 $6,962 4.83%
    37% 131 $35,435,000 $270,496 $7,027 4.81%
    39% 128 $29,840,000 $233,125 $6,574 4.82%
    38% 127 $32,705,000 $257,520 $6,605 4.78%
    <20% 125 $32,005,000 $256,040 $5,641 4.78%
    36% 119 $30,845,000 $259,202 $6,870 4.77%
    >60% 22 $7,050,000 $320,455 $11,572 4.70%

    Gardner Financial Services Ltd. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 614 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 543 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 3,185 $790,095,000 $248,068 $6,821 4.80%
    Not provided 383 $93,265,000 $243,512 $7,232 4.82%
    Black 211 $50,315,000 $238,460 $7,649 4.83%
    Asian 97 $25,355,000 $261,392 $6,668 4.85%
    American Indian 31 $6,805,000 $219,516 $6,715 4.92%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $565,000 $188,333 $7,348 4.71%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.78%

    Gardner Financial Services Ltd. has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.93%

    Gardner Financial Services Ltd. has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,910 $966,400,000 $247,161

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 17 $2,235,000 $131,471
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 3,893 $964,165,000 $247,666

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 44 $6,780,000 $154,091 $4,443 4.78%
    40-60% 195 $45,405,000 $232,846 $5,371 4.71%
    60-80% 850 $225,100,000 $264,824 $5,972 4.85%
    80-100% 2,668 $647,200,000 $242,579 $7,021 4.81%
    Over 100% 146 $41,350,000 $283,219 $13,084 4.67%
    Under 20% 7 $565,000 $80,714 $2,997 5.52%