verb (used without object), prorated, prorating. 1. to make an arrangement on a basis of proportional distribution. verb (used with object), prorated, prorating. 2. to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately. Origin of prorate.
Origination charge: The VA allows lenders to charge up to 1 percent of the loan amount to cover origination, processing and underwriting costs. They can choose to either charge you a flat 1 percent origination fee, or pick and choose among a host of fees, so long as they add up to no more than 1 percent.
The origination fee is how the lender makes money on the front end of the transaction. On average, home buyers pay 1% of the loan amount in the form of an origination fee. For example, on a loan of $300,000, a 1% origination fee would come out to $3,000. So the more money you borrow, the higher the fee. If your lender is charging you a mortgage origination fee much higher than 1%, you should ask them why.