Pre- Qualification is the basic financial picture. There are so many factors included with lending and pre- qualify doesn't always give you the best indication of what you can or cannot afford.
Pre-Approval goes into more detail with your financial status.Before your search for a new home always be sure to check with your trusted lender about getting a pre- approval. When you present a pre- approval letter to your Realtor and to when attached to a possible offer, the agents and the home sellers will take you more seriously. You certainly don't want to set yourself up for disappointment by assuming that since you qualified for a certain amount online, you will automatically be approved for that amount. You should look at homes with in your price range and the only way to know if a home is within your price range is to get a pre-approval letter.
Take a look at the video below for more information about the lending process.
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