origination fee
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of origination fee
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Refinancing isn’t free; it typically costs 2% to 5% of the new loan amount, on top of an origination fee and an appraisal, according to the personal-finance website Bankrate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: Some personal loans charge no origination fee, but compare interest rates and other terms to get a good deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Closing costs typically include an origination fee, home appraisal and title search, among other expenses, and can range from 2% to 6% of the loan amount.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2023
But yeah, the bankers, they got a big origination fee.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2022
In Arizona, Springleaf pushed draft legislation two years ago that doubled the maximum origination fee, to $150 from $75, and applied the state’s maximum 36 percent rate to a greater number of loans.
From New York Times ● Sep. 6, 2016
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