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.
Here is how this works. Your broker is charging you an origination charge of $11,618.60 but they (the broker) are getting $10,623.60 in yield spread premium from the wholesale lender for giving you a higher interest rate and passing through that credit to you.