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.
The VA refinance funding fee is a fee charged by the VA at the time of the loan. It is the only fee required by the VA, so beware if lenders try to tell you that the VA charges closing costs above and beyond the VA refinance funding fee. It is not true. The funding fee is 0.5% of the new loan amount. This fee may be paid in cash at closing or it may be rolled into the new loan. The funding fee is charged in lieu of monthly mortgage insurance. The VA does not require that vets take out private mortgage insurance that would have been the case with a conventional loan.