preapproval
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preapprovals
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Before even filling out the paperwork for a mortgage preapproval, think about what you will need out of a home in the next few decades.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Insurers have long said that their preapproval requirements aim to ensure that patients don’t get unnecessary or harmful care.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
The proposal could face pushback from some over-the-counter drugmakers, who aren’t accustomed to preapproval inspections.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
NerdWallet: Does a credit card preapproval offer guarantee you’ll get it?
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
That credit card preapproval, with her name correctly spelled and elegantly italicized, had roused her spirits, made her a little less invisible, a little more present.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
But all preapprovals and loan estimates within a 45-day window are recorded on your credit report as a single inquiry, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
More than a dozen other states have built robust, sustainable school-choice programs on the same foundation: clear rules, sensible phase-in, fund preapprovals, and resources dedicated to core academic expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The legislation approved Monday will raise the cap on preapprovals to 6,000 apartments and eliminate the cap on overall construction entirely.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
Then when the time comes to make a bid, come in armed with bank preapprovals to act fast.
From Reuters ● Feb. 24, 2022
Or it represents simplicity — an end to paperwork, deductibles, co-payments and preapprovals.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2018
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