# Approval strength translator

**Mortgage Dorks Season 1**
**Course:** The Glossary - Learn the Language
**Lesson:** Pre-Qual vs Pre-Approval vs Underwritten
**Format:** Reference script

## Use This For

Give Realtors and borrowers cleaner language for the strength of a financing letter.

## Artifact Contents

- Pre-qual: early signal.
- Pre-approval: reviewed borrower package.
- Underwritten approval: underwriter-reviewed subject to conditions.
- Clear to close: final lender clearance to close.

## How To Use It

- Rewrite one pre-approval explanation for a Realtor using precise but calm language.

## Guardrail

Use this as education and workflow support, not as an approval, legal, tax, or financial-advice shortcut.