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title: Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification
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# [Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification](https://www.bawfg.com/blog/pre-approval-vs-pre-qualification)

 Written by [Bailey & Wood](https://www.bawfg.com/blog/author/bailey-amp-wood) | Jan 6, 2026 11:45:00 AM

Why should you get a Pre-Approval? Because it holds more weight than a Pre-Qualification! [Team AJ at Bailey & Wood NMLS # 1843425](https://www.facebook.com/AJdoesMortgages?__cft__[0]=AZYZ8XUHzRnd3RGFOQNKYOAKFDcSl6ZOBwemI8DNJIQjow-SRRRkf6Ph_N-ieJV-5hnCPSBK1VnxH1LxyDGrKtyySTYlvSrGeR5Oq2SJ_M-Q8WemdDA6K_DLOvaNjpFxW2aB3MxhJ11tW2dUu_x9dFA1QqPK2hz-Pthk_pD0xbCErXE3epx_vUQRkXXzxwGB4gTjCQ75EAi4Z_3YFysG_4erllxQMMjA-g0kug2W2y9opA&__tn__=-]K-R) explains the difference!

 Call Bailey & Wood at 317.535.4804 and one of our incredible Mortgage Consultants will be happy to assist you!

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