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Origination Fees

Fannie Mae

Updated 10-31-2026

Origination Fees

The fee(s) charged by a lender to prepare loan documents, make credit checks, inspect, and sometimes appraise a property. The fee(s) are usually computed as a percentage of the face value of the mortgage.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · p. 35

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