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What happens if circumstances change before final approval?

A preliminary decision may depend on verified information remaining accurate.

Employment, income or requested amount changes can require a new assessment before the agreement is finalized.

Tell the provider through its authorized process and ask which terms remain valid. An earlier indication cannot be used as a guarantee of approval on different facts.

Work through the repayment planning guide

Definitions

Credit inquiry
Request to access credit information; its visibility and consequences depend on the inquiry and local system.
Prequalification
Preliminary indication based on stated conditions, distinct from verified approval and a final agreement.

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