Learn what you need to speed up the approval process Mortgage lenders offer pre-approval letters to buyers they believe can repay their loans. However, unlike mortgage pre-qualification, the ...

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Congratulations! You've been pre-approved for a mortgage loan on your dream home. You made it past many hurdles, but be careful – you haven't completed the race just yet. The wrong actions after your ...

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Pre-approved credit offers are a common feature of today’s financial landscape, often arriving as enticing letters, emails, or messages promising easy access to credit. While these offers can open ...