verb (used without object), prorated, prorating. 1. to make an arrangement on a basis of proportional distribution. verb (used with object), prorated, prorating. 2. to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately. Origin of prorate.
Origination charge: The VA allows lenders to charge up to 1 percent of the loan amount to cover origination, processing and underwriting costs. They can choose to either charge you a flat 1 percent origination fee, or pick and choose among a host of fees, so long as they add up to no more than 1 percent.
Origination Fee: A fee charged by lenders to procure your mortgage loan. Most lenders charge an origination fee because it is an important source of income for the lender and helps to cover operational costs. The industry standard is 1% of the loan amount, but can vary. Discount Fee: Discount fees, also known as âpoints,â are prepaid finance charges imposed by the lender at closing, to increase the yield to the lender beyond the stated interest rate on the mortgage note. One point costs one percent of the loan amount.