Working With A Lender Obtaining financial pre-approved for your loan One of the first things a buyer should do is meet with a lender or mortgage broker to get pre-approved for a loan. Pre-approval is different from pre-qualified. Pre-qualification is a rough estimate of how much you can borrow. Getting pre-approved before shopping for a home saves you time from developing an interest in homes outside of your qualification range, and allows you time to select the best loan package available without the pressure of a deadline.
Once, pre-approved then the lender will provide you with a pre-approval letter. For an offer to be seriously considered by a seller in today’s market, a pre-approval letter must accompany an offer. It’s an assurance to the seller that you are a serious buyer.
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