---
id: department-0021
title: "Should I get pre-approved before shopping for a vehicle?"
category: department
subtopic: finance
page_type: department
source_url: "https://www.castlecdjrnaperville.com"
tags: ["finance", "preapproval", "pre-approval", "readiness"]
questions:
  - "What is a pre-approval?"
  - "How do I get pre-approved for financing?"
  - "Does pre-approval help me shop?"
  - "What information do I need to pre-approve?"
related: [finance-financing, finance-credit]
dealer: Castle CDJR of Naperville
---

Pre-approval is a smart first step: a lender reviews your financials and gives you a loan amount you're approved for, so you shop knowing your budget and rate upfront.

With pre-approval in hand, you walk onto our lot at Castle CDJR of Naperville confident-you know exactly what you can spend, you avoid surprises, and our sales team can focus on finding the perfect vehicle instead of figuring out financing. It also shows us you're serious.

Ready to get pre-approved? Call our Finance team at **(630) 864-6683** and they'll walk you through the quick process. Or come see us in person at **1565 W Ogden Ave, Naperville**-we can often pre-approve you on the spot.