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Conditional Approval: What it means and what happens next

Conditional approval gives you a head start on your homebuying journey.

Updated over a week ago

Conditional approval isn’t a formal approval just yet, but it’s a strong indication based on the information you’ve provided so far, allowing you to begin searching for properties.

It's important to note, your borrowing capacity doesn't take into consideration your deposit.

What’s it based on?

Your conditional approval depends on:

  • Completing your full application (including property details and loan amount)

  • Verifying your information

  • Meeting our credit assessment criteria

With conditional approval, you can start searching for properties and even make offers!

How long does final approval take?

Once you’ve submitted your Contract of Sale, our Lending Specialists usually review everything and respond the same day, often within an hour of completing your income documents, ID checks, and contract.

Sometimes it can take 1–3 business days, depending on:

  • Whether a valuation is needed

  • If we need extra documents

  • Any changes to the Contract of Sale

How long is conditional approval valid?

  • Your conditional approval is valid for 90 days

  • After signing your loan contract, you’ll have 180 days to settle

Interest rate changes

If our interest rates change, your conditional approval amount will change, too. Just log in to your application to refresh your conditional approval amount.

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