We do not have enough information nor do we have enough time to be sure that cell phones are safe, and there's reason for concern that they may be harmful, she said. The University of Pittsburgh also warned its faculty and staff to limit their cell phone use due to the possible cancer risks.
DEFINITION of 'Recording Fee'. The fee charged by a government agency for registering or recording a real estate purchase or sale, so that it becomes a matter of public record. Recording fees are generally charged by the county (such as in the United States), since it maintains records of all property purchases and sales.
Origination Fees. The loan origination fee is the fee charged by the lender for processing a loan application. Origination fees, sometimes called origination points, are generally determined as a percentage of the total loan cost and usually range from .5 percent to 1 percent, or .5 to 1 point, of the loan.losing costs are all the fees associated with getting a mortgage. According to its annual survey of mortgage rates, Bankrate.com reports that the average closing costs in the U.S. in early 2010 were $3741, based on a $200,000 loan with a 20-percent down payment.