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 (or Service Fee) â A fee charged by a prospective lender simply to get the mortgage application initiated. It may be a flat fee, or it may be equal to 1%-2% of the loan amount. Basically, this is the same thing as the mortgage application fee.