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Definition of Warehouse Fee from Mortgage Glossary

Warehouse Fee

Some mortgage companies borrow money on a short term basis in order to originate loans which are to be sold later in the secondary mortgage market. When the prime rate of interest is higher on short term loans than on mortgage loans, the mortgage firm has an economic loss which is offset by charging a warehouse fee. Part of the closing costs.

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