Pre-Qualification VS. Pre-Approval
Identify your property price range, and strengthen your bargaining power by understanding the difference between these two buyer tools.
"How do I know what price range to look in," and "how do I make sure my offer is accepted?" These are two of the most commonly asked questions from first-time and experienced homebuyers alike. One of the best places to start is by getting pre-approved by a lender upfront in the process. Not only does it give you peace of mind knowing your price range is already pre-approved by the lender, but strengthens your position at the negotiating table, especially in a multiple offer situation.
Some lenders offer pre-qualifications and pre-approvals. Heres the difference: