MORTGAGE BROKER
An intermediary who gathers mortgage borrowers and mortgage lenders together for a mortgage loan but does not use own funds to originate or service mortgages. The broker collates documents from a borrower and gives it to the lender for underwriting and approval. The given funds are in the name of the mortgage lender. The individual or company will collect the origination fee and/or gain spread premium as a compensation for its services.
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