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Most buyers can receive a preapproval decision the same day or within 10 business days, helping define budget before serious home shopping.
A preapproval letter shows sellers your documents were reviewed, while pre-qualification usually relies on self-reported information and carries less weight in offers.
Timing depends on preparation: complete pay stubs, tax forms, bank statements, stable income, strong credit, and lower debt can speed review considerably.
If preapproval is declined, ask why, then address credit, debt-to-income, documentation, or other issues before returning to the search with stronger footing.
Preapprovals generally last 30 to 90 days; if yours expires, lenders can rerun the application and issue an updated letter after review.