mortgage banker

mortgage banker definition - business

mortgage banker

An organization that makes real estate loans that are then resold to another party. The mortgage banker's income derives from the fees it charges to originate and service the mortgages. Sale of the mortgages gives the mortgage banker more funds to use in making additional loans. See also warehouse lending.

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