How long does mortgage pre-approval last?

30 to 45 days

Mortgage pre-approval typically lasts anywhere from 60 to 120 days – depending on the lender and other factors. To ensure the pre-approval is still valid, you may need to seek an updated pre-approval letter before you make an offer on a new home.

If you have a preapproval and nothing in your finances or work history has changed, in most cases the lender is able to refresh your letter. Most listing agents want to see a letter with a date of 30 days or less.

In a normal real estate market with stable interest rates, lenders will typically give a 60 day pre-approval because usually none of their information used to generate the pre-approval can be more then 60 days old but with fluctuating interest rates, its best to get it updated prior to entertaining the idea of going out shopping for a house. A good lender will get you an updated pre-qual within 48 hours unless they determine that there are some outstanding circumstances that need to be clarified first.

Jenny, yes I would get a new one, with changes in rates and lender requirements may have changed from last fall. Who knows you might qualify for more or get better terms. I am a Florida Realtor and my preferred lender recommended getting a seller credit as well to buy down the rate and that is something we were not doing last fall.

Jenny this can vary tremendously dependent on what the lender or loan officer did to provide this status of pre-approval. Basically, nothing is solid until you get an underwriters approval...so use pre-approval as a basis to begin your search for a home but do not think this locks you in to any amount for any period of time at any price.

You will likely need to be approved again.

A Mortgage Pre-Approval is to confirm your creditworthiness without having a purchase contract intact. You will complete a mortgage application and your lender will verify the information you provide to them. Your lender will perform a credit check. If you’re Pre-Approved, you’ll receive a Pre-Approval letter, which is an offer to lend you a specific amount, however it is not a commitment to lend. Typically a Mortgage Pre-Approval is good for 90 days. Thom Lemon is a Broker in Texas and is also a REALTOR®. Thinking about buying or selling real estate in Austin, TX? Call/Text Thom at 512-346-7355 or email him at [email protected]

Most lenders will want you to update your pre-approval at a minimum every 90 days as your credit report is only valid for 120 days for most loan programs (that allows for a 30-day escrow!). However, with the current volatility of interest rates, you will want to at least check in with your lender every 30 days and have them confirm whether your approved purchase price has changed with the fluctuating rates. You may be able to qualify for more now than you did in the fall! Best of luck with your home search in Ohio!

Yes. You may not have to go through the entire process with you lender again, but if you use the same lender you were pre-approved with before, the process to update your pre-approval should not be as long as the first time.

Yes, you do. Your previous preapproval should have an expiration date on it. 3 months is usually the max it would be good for. Once you are ready speak with the lender to see if lower rates change your upper limit that you qualify for and then ask him to issue a new one once you are close to making an offer. Working with a local lender that you can reach easily and that your Realtor has a relationship with helps a lot in getting quick pre approvals when the time is right.

Hi Jenny, In todays market with the interest rate hikes, I advise my buyers to have a letter dated no more than 30 days, and updated once we find a home they want to write an offer on. As a listing agent I will require a letter dated no more than 2 days old. Good Luck!

You usually need a new pre-approval every thirty (30) days.