Answer For What Happens When You Prequalify

Answer for "What happens when you prequalify?"

Shawn Maxey, Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams Maxey Home Team

When you are prequalified, the lender gives you an estimate but does not formally commit to giving you a loan.

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