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Loan Origination Fee
ABA
Updated 10-31-2026
Loan Origination Fee
a fee charged by a lender for processing a loan application, typically calculated as a percentage of the mortgage amount.
American Bar Association Glossary of Real Estate Terms
ABA · p. 7
HUD Housing Counselors Glossary
Updated 10-31-2026
Loan Origination Fee
A charge by the lender to cover the administrative costs of making the mortgage. This charge is paid at the closing and varies with the lender and type of loan. A loan origination fee of 1 to 2% of the mortgage amount is common.
HUD Housing Counselors Glossary
p. 15
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