origination

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origination  /ə ˌrɪ dʒə ˈneɪ ʃən/ ? Meaning of "origination"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
  2. (n) the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

Synonym(s)

foundation, founding, initiation, innovation, instauration, institution

Usage(s):

  1. Additionally, I suspect that rigorous oversight of the origination of mortgages will need to be maintained for the next 30 years or so.
  2. Other standard drivers of negative equitya higher than average share of subprime loans and higher average loan-to-value ratio at originationare also at play.
  3. Exceptions include origination fees, which may be as high as 2% of loan value, and servicing fees, generally around $30 or so a month.

Quotes

  1. John Thain, who took over after O'Neal's ouster, said in a conference call earlier this year that he would "emphasize to the origination going forward the importance of risk management."
    on Mar 5, 2008 By: John Thain Source: FOXNews

  2. "Let me respectfully restate that, in my judgment, the origination of subprime mortgages-as opposed to the rise in global demand for securitized subprime mortgage interests-was not a significant cause of the financial crisis," Greenspan said.
    on Apr 8, 2010 By: Alan Greenspan Source: Moneycontrol.com

  3. "All we're trying to do now is trying to inform folks that we have a fad now that does not have a very good origination," Siplin said.
    on Mar 13, 2008 By: Gary Siplin Source: Reuters UK

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