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Pre-Approval
A lender's formal commitment to lend you a specific amount at a specific rate, contingent on final verification.
Pre-approval requires a hard credit pull and gives you actual terms you can take to a dealer. Always get 2-3 pre-approvals before shopping — the dealer's F&I office only competes when you have a benchmark.
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