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Think of it as a green light to go house hunting with confidence.It usually lasts 60 to 90 days and gives you a clear budget range. But remember: it\u2019s still subject to final checks once you actually buy a property.WHAT YOU NEED TO GET PRE-APPROVEDHere\u2019s what you\u2019ll typically need:Proof of income (like payslips or tax returns)ID documents (passport or driver\u2019s license)Bank statementsDetails of debts, expenses, and credit cardsSavings history or gifted deposit lettersIf you\u2019re self-employed or a sole trader, lenders might want your last 1\u20132 years of tax returns or BAS statements.[HOW I HELP CLIENTS GET PRE-APPROVED]Now, here\u2019s what I do differently.I don\u2019t just throw your application at a bank and hope for the best. I take the time to review your documents, structure your application correctly, and match you to a lender who fits your long-term goals \u2013 not just the one with the flashiest rate.I also help you understand borrowing limits, repayment options, and how to use things like offset accounts to your advantage.Dont do\u2019sDon\u2019t apply with too many lenders \u2013 that can hurt your credit score.Don\u2019t make major changes to your finances while you\u2019re applying (like switching jobs or taking on new debts).Don\u2019t assume all\u00a0pre-approvals are equal \u2013 some are just automated calculations, not real assessments.If you\u2019re ready to get pre-approved the right way, or want me to look over your situation before you apply \u2013 just reach out.At Truth Group, I help clients avoid nasty surprises and get loan-ready with confidence.Share this:\t\t\t\tEmail a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tEmail\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Facebook (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tFacebook\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tLinkedIn\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tPinterest\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tMastodon\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrint (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tPrint\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Reddit (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tReddit\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on X (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tX\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tTumblr\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Telegram (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tTelegram\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Threads (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tThreads\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tWhatsApp\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tNextdoor\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on X (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tX\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tBluesky\t\t\t"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2025","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"07","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/\/07\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"23","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/\/07\/\/23\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"How to Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan in Australia\u201d","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/07\/23\/how-to-get-pre-approved-for-a-home-loan-in-australia-2\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]