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origination fee

n.
A fee charged by a lender to a borrower on initiation of a loan, often as a percentage of the total principal.
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Noun1.origination fee - a fee charged to a borrower (especially for a mortgage loan) to cover the costs of initiating the loan
fee - a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
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