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Processing Fee
Updated
January 19, 2023
A loan application fee is a cost levied to a potential borrower to process and underwrite a loan application, such as a mortgage or auto loan. Loan application fees may be needed for all sorts of loans and are meant to cover the expenses of the loan approval procedure. However, many observers believe they are unnecessary or too pricey.
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