origination fee

Lender's processing cost

An origination fee is a charge from a lender for processing a new loan, typically calculated as a percentage of the loan amount.

Mortgage and student loan origination fees cover underwriting, credit checks, and administrative costs: The origination fee added two thousand dollars to our closing costs.

Some lenders advertise "no origination fee" loans but build the cost into higher interest rates.

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