mortgage servicing rights (MSR)
Definition
A contractual obligation that allows the original mortgage lender of a note to sell the loan servicing functions to a third-party for the purpose of collecting loan payments, setting aside escrows and insurance payments and forwarding principal and interest amounts to the lender. In exchange, the servicing party collects a fee.
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