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 small 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, Austin, Dallas, Nashville, and Houston among others. We have data for 112 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

5,234

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,393,310,000

Awards

GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. 30 Year Conventional Loans silver GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. 30 Year Conventional Loans gold GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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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) 1,817 $453,595,000 $249,640 $7,728 4.27%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 800 $243,330,000 $304,163 $6,758 4.10%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 706 $198,360,000 $280,963 $6,348 4.26%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 681 $188,365,000 $276,601 $8,190 4.26%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 326 $85,740,000 $263,006 $6,264 4.30%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 144 $49,590,000 $344,375 $10,714 4.23%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 100 $24,620,000 $246,200 $7,620 4.34%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 105 $20,165,000 $192,048 $6,389 4.20%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $18,035,000 $247,055 $6,541 4.16%
Outside of Metro Areas 61 $13,655,000 $223,852 $6,118 4.22%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $7,950,000 $233,824 $5,322 4.07%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $7,850,000 $163,542 $5,630 4.51%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $7,005,000 $225,968 $5,600 4.20%
Lewisburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $4,220,000 $211,000 $7,274 4.52%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,805,000 $292,692 $7,081 4.53%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,705,000 $247,000 $7,915 4.53%
SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,570,000 $198,333 $6,688 4.06%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,365,000 $258,846 $5,993 4.30%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,930,000 $183,125 $7,249 4.43%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,840,000 $177,500 $5,453 4.41%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,450,000 $306,250 $12,608 4.72%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,810,000 $452,500 $8,479 4.41%
Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,535,000 $219,286 $5,712 4.02%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,510,000 $377,500 $12,385 4.09%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,440,000 $720,000 $15,049 4.81%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,385,000 $277,000 $7,530 3.75%
Rockport, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,325,000 $189,286 $5,046 4.16%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,285,000 $257,000 $6,845 4.35%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,250,000 $312,500 $7,401 4.06%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,165,000 $233,000 $6,262 4.55%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,160,000 $290,000 $7,711 4.19%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $5,159 4.50%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,040,000 $520,000 $4,595 4.81%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $14,368 3.63%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $960,000 $240,000 $9,265 4.00%
Shelbyville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $950,000 $237,500 $7,878 4.34%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $880,000 $146,667 $4,923 4.44%
Fredericksburg, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $865,000 $288,333 $7,167 4.33%
WICHITA FALLS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $825,000 $275,000 $7,946 4.38%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $790,000 $197,500 $5,457 4.18%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $760,000 $190,000 $3,573 4.47%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $750,000 $375,000 $7,537 3.75%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $735,000 $735,000 $7,074 4.38%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $730,000 $182,500 $6,796 4.69%
Gainesville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $710,000 $355,000 $9,042 4.88%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $6,799 4.83%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $7,372 4.04%
ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $620,000 $155,000 $6,579 5.13%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $9,148 4.63%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $565,000 $188,333 $8,362 4.58%
Brenham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $9,308 4.81%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $11,786 4.63%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $3,757 4.21%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $8,849 4.63%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $510,000 $127,500 $5,084 4.34%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $10,275 4.25%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $9,507 4.13%
BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $480,000 $120,000 $3,209 4.56%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $13,068 5.13%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $5,098 4.38%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $7,487 4.00%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $5,219 4.75%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $7,028 3.94%
Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $4,854 4.38%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $8,147 3.88%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $4,212 3.75%
Durango, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $4,654 3.88%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $24,689 3.50%
Del Rio, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $5,691 4.50%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $9,179 4.00%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $3,428 3.63%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $13,823 3.50%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $7,848 4.50%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $4,827 4.88%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,217 4.50%
Montrose, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $7,670 5.06%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $13,167 4.13%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,653 3.88%
Stephenville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,656 4.75%
Fort Leonard Wood, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $11,880 4.00%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $9,243 4.88%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $5,620 4.75%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $10,243 3.50%
Corsicana, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $7,063 4.25%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,343 4.00%
Uvalde, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $16,086 5.13%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,883 4.75%
Bonham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $5,439 3.63%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,712 4.88%
MANHATTAN, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,189 5.13%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $5,908 4.44%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,565 4.63%
CHEYENNE, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $8,651 3.38%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $9,470 4.13%
CaƱon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,520 4.50%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,107 3.88%
Mineral Wells, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $8,314 5.63%
Jacksonville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,441 5.38%
Hobbs, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,803 5.13%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,183 4.75%
McMinnville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,877 4.63%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $7,945 4.00%
Brownwood, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,461 4.13%
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,453 5.88%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,175 4.63%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,896 4.13%
Clovis, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,507 4.00%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,298 5.38%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,614 4.50%
El Campo, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,419 4.13%
Ardmore, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $4,946 5.63%
AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $4,370 4.75%
Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s top markets include San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, 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)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 3,311 $915,945,000 $276,637 $6,248 4.24%
    FHA 1,195 $273,345,000 $228,741 $9,480 4.41%
    VA 676 $193,300,000 $285,947 $8,607 3.97%
    USDA 52 $10,720,000 $206,154 $6,898 4.33%

    For 2019, Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 3,311 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 1,195 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 4,236 $1,105,790,000 $261,046 $7,451 4.29%
    Refi 691 $209,615,000 $303,350 $6,445 3.92%
    Cash Out Refi 307 $77,905,000 $253,762 $6,999 4.44%

    For 2019, Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 4,236 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 691 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 4,848 $1,294,090,000 $266,933 $7,407 4.28%
    15 Year 220 $54,790,000 $249,045 $5,797 3.75%
    20 Year 144 $39,400,000 $273,611 $5,977 4.00%
    Other 13 $2,815,000 $216,538 $5,802 4.03%
    10 Year 8 $1,730,000 $216,250 $4,366 3.72%
    30+ year 1 $485,000 $485,000 $7,538 4.13%

    For 2019, Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 4,848 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 220 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 2,248 $567,520,000 $252,456
    $5k+ 822 $290,190,000 $353,029
    $2k-3k 798 $196,720,000 $246,516
    $3k-4k 659 $160,105,000 $242,951
    $4k-5k 426 $112,370,000 $263,779
    $<1k 278 $65,820,000 $236,763

    Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s average total fees were $7,407, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 2,248 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 2,368 $621,040,000 $262,264
    3-4% 2,305 $650,475,000 $282,202
    5-6% 524 $111,580,000 $212,939
    2.5-3% 31 $8,775,000 $283,065
    6-7% 3 $985,000 $328,333
    7-8% 3 $455,000 $151,667

    During 2019, Gardner Financial Services Ltd.'s average interest rate for loans was 4.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 2,368 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 2,904 $803,370,000 $276,643 $7,718 4.18%
    $100k-200k 1,532 $247,010,000 $161,234 $5,764 4.42%
    $400k-600k 623 $287,615,000 $461,661 $9,149 4.08%
    $100,000 or less 116 $9,460,000 $81,552 $4,397 4.56%
    $600k-1MM 53 $39,425,000 $743,868 $11,974 4.27%
    $1MM+ 6 $6,430,000 $1,071,667 $14,196 4.58%

    2019 saw Gardner Financial Services Ltd. place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 2,904 originations, totaling $803,370,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 1,319 $277,375,000 $210,292 $6,986 4.32%
    $100k-150k 1,227 $359,075,000 $292,645 $7,651 4.19%
    $75k-100k 1,021 $257,835,000 $252,532 $7,593 4.24%
    $150k-250k 738 $265,150,000 $359,282 $7,885 4.16%
    $50k or less 591 $98,215,000 $166,184 $5,954 4.32%
    $250k+ 300 $124,270,000 $414,233 $7,607 4.26%

    Gardner Financial Services Ltd. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 1,319 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 1,227 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 863 $232,765,000 $269,716 $6,984 4.24%
    20-30% 832 $241,000,000 $289,663 $6,856 4.12%
    50-60% 516 $126,010,000 $244,205 $9,187 4.36%
    44% 250 $64,520,000 $258,080 $6,835 4.26%
    42% 228 $61,980,000 $271,842 $7,449 4.32%
    <20% 223 $59,955,000 $268,857 $6,276 4.05%
    39% 212 $55,290,000 $260,802 $7,400 4.26%
    43% 208 $51,990,000 $249,952 $6,801 4.33%
    49% 205 $52,965,000 $258,366 $7,461 4.33%
    41% 203 $53,095,000 $261,552 $7,190 4.30%
    47% 186 $46,660,000 $250,860 $8,053 4.29%
    46% 185 $46,915,000 $253,595 $7,410 4.30%
    48% 183 $47,095,000 $257,350 $7,154 4.25%
    38% 181 $46,455,000 $256,657 $6,954 4.33%
    37% 178 $48,410,000 $271,966 $7,253 4.21%
    36% 171 $46,685,000 $273,012 $7,183 4.23%
    45% 159 $42,015,000 $264,245 $7,318 4.32%
    40% 159 $43,095,000 $271,038 $7,454 4.34%
    >60% 45 $13,335,000 $296,333 $8,216 3.98%

    Gardner Financial Services Ltd. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 863 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 832 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 4,075 $1,080,095,000 $265,054 $7,158 4.25%
    Not provided 775 $213,075,000 $274,935 $7,715 4.19%
    Black 219 $55,995,000 $255,685 $8,358 4.35%
    Asian 139 $37,495,000 $269,748 $7,018 4.20%
    American Indian 20 $5,060,000 $253,000 $8,151 4.46%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 6 $1,590,000 $265,000 $8,659 4.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.55%

    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
    74.25%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 5,234 $1,393,310,000 $266,204

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 5,234 $1,393,310,000 $266,204

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 83 $12,785,000 $154,036 $4,814 4.11%
    40-60% 287 $69,075,000 $240,679 $5,583 4.07%
    60-80% 1,266 $362,560,000 $286,382 $6,559 4.27%
    80-100% 3,439 $904,595,000 $263,040 $7,555 4.26%
    Over 100% 149 $41,335,000 $277,416 $12,347 4.13%
    Under 20% 2 $650,000 $325,000 $5,370 4.44%