How Do Mortgage Companies Make a Profit?. Part of the series: Mortgage Assistance. Mortgage companies make a profit through junk fees, which are things like underwriting fees or document prep fees. Discover how mortgage companies make money on the secondary market with help from a financial specialist in this free video on mortgage assistance and personal finance.
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