OID vs Upfront fee

Are they different or essentially the same? For example, an upfront fee of 200 bps is same as 98.0 OID.

I understand from the lender's perspective, the two are similar since both are utilized to incentivize them to purchase the loan issued by the borrower.

Say if the borrower issues $100mm term loan at par with OID/Upfront fee of 200 bps, the lenders pay 98 cents on the dollar for the loan.

But is one more issuer-friendly? and why are they called different names? (Just curious, really)

Thanks so much!!!

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