originator
noun
a person or thing that originates something.
originators
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pluralof originator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“There seems to be a ceiling on mortgage rates, even in this volatile environment, because transactions remain low and mortgage originators must price loans competitively to attract borrowers,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Servicing relationships enable those originators to be more effective in the pursuit of refinancing their own customers, giving them additional data and speeding the process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Similarly, Rocket Cos., which also ranked high on Goldman’s list, became one of the U.S. largest mortgage originators because its online and mobile tools simplified paperwork-heavy mortgage applications for millions of stressed home buyers.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
Admiral were the originators of the movement, but other brands like Umbro soon joined the party.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2025
They already were short the stocks of mortgage originators and the home builders.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
