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.
More On VA Funding Fee. VA loans require no down payment from the borrower. To help offset the costs to the taxpayers, the borrower must pay a VA funding fee. The VA funding fee is currently 2.15 percent of the loan for first-time buyers. For veterans that use this benefit a second time, the fee increases to 3.3 percent of the loan. To lower the fee, borrowers can put a down payment on the home.