FinanceIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A NC lender's 'origination fee' on a mortgage loan represents:

AThe interest charged on the loan, though outcomes can differ depending on circumstances
BA fee charged by the lender to cover the costs of processing and underwriting the loanCorrect
CA prepayment penalty
DThe cost of the title search

Why A fee charged by the lender to cover the costs of processing and underwriting the loan Is Correct

Answer B: A fee charged by the lender to cover the costs of processing and underwriting the loan

A loan origination fee compensates the lender for processing, underwriting, and administering the mortgage application and loan documents.

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