A mortgage pre-approval gives you an early indication of how much you may be able to borrow based on your income, debts, credit, down payment and other financial information.
It can help you establish a realistic price range, understand what your mortgage payments could look like and identify potential issues before you find a home you want to buy.
A Pre-Approval Isn't a Final Mortgage Approval
The property you eventually choose still needs to meet the lender's requirements, and your financial situation will need to be verified when you make an offer. Changes to your income, debts, credit or down payment can also affect the final approval.
That's why we don't look at a pre-approval as simply giving you a maximum number. It's about making sure you're properly prepared to buy.