How much do originators make?

I'm curious what the compensation of originators are. I know it's based off volume but do they get something like a percent of the origination fee?

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, originators' compensation often includes a base salary and a percentage of the origination fees. For example:

At privately held debt funds, originators at levels like Associate Director, Director, or VP typically earn fees ranging from 1% to 1.50% of the loan amount. This is in addition to their base salary and potential bonuses.
For larger deals, such as loans over $100MM, origination fees are generally lower on a percentage basis due to economies of scale. For instance, fees might range from 50 to 150 basis points (bps), with 75-100 bps being the most common.

The exact percentage or structure can vary depending on the firm, deal size, and the originator's role in sourcing and closing the transaction.

Sources: Debt Funds - Originator Salary & Bonus, Origination Fees on +$100MM Loans, Q&A: I’m a 2nd-year Associate in Corporate Banking with an online MBA

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