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The Difference Between Pre-Approval and Pre-Qualification

Trevor Higgins Charlotte mortgage loan officer
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Trevor Higgins
Mortgage Loan Officer & Branch Manager · Fairway Home Mortgage · NMLS #1410557
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Pre-Qualification

Informal, no verification, no credit pull. Worth very little to a motivated Charlotte seller.

Pre-Approval

Formal review: credit pulled, income documented, assets verified. Conditional commitment to lend. Taken seriously by sellers and agents.

Fully Underwritten Pre-Approval

Underwriter has reviewed the full file before you make an offer. Strongest possible position — treats your offer like cash in competitive situations.

We issue full pre-approvals, not pre-qualifications. See our pre-approval process

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