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preapproval

preapproval

1 3.9
Advance permission to borrow money before you apply
  • noun
  • /priːəˈpruːvəl/
translation icon : preaprobación
  • To make the home buying process smoother, securing preapproval for a mortgage is essential.
  • get preapproval

Examples

  • Several meta-analyses of the preapproval randomized controlled trials (RCTs) showed similar or superior efficacy and safety of NOACs compared with warfarin.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Of course, some insurance companies require preapproval (Mendez-Eastman, 1998).

    Academic text (2002)
  • Finally, obtain loan preapproval from a lending company to know in advance the amount of loan that can be obtained prior to choosing a property.

    Blog text (25)
  • Eighty-two U.S. sanctions on these three countries prohibit this sort of transaction without preapproval.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Once you start working with a realtor, things seem to snowball, so it's better to get your ducks in a row first (mortgage preapproval, line up inspectors, etc.).

    Blog text (29)
  • Before starting the house hunt, we decided to obtain preapproval from our bank.

  • Having preapproval allows you to know how much you can borrow and strengthens your offer.

Synonyms

preclearance
vspreapproval
  • Formal
3 8.4

Official permission given before an action can start

is advance permission mainly used for loans or credit before application is complete

How Approved

approval
  • Formal
400 1.6
preapproval
1 3.9

Surface Forms

preapproval singular
preapprovals plural

Morphology

preapproval = approval (transparent) = pre + approve + al

The meaning is directly derived from 'approval' with 'pre-' meaning that the approval is given in advance.

Etymology

Preapproval breaks into pre- meaning 'before' and approve meaning 'to agree' or 'say yes'. So, preapproval is when a bank or lender says 'yes' to you 'before' you finish the full application, often for a loan or credit.