BrightSide Lending educational graphic explaining what a contingent upon sale mortgage pre-approval means. Features a home, mortgage pre-approval paperwork, and information about buying a new home before selling a current home using strategies such as contingent approvals, bridge loans, and HELOCs.

If you’re planning to buy a new home while still owning your current one, you may hear the term “contingent upon sale” during the mortgage pre-approval process. For many homeowners, this phrase can sound confusing or even concerning. The reality is that a contingent upon sale pre-approval is a common financing strategy that can help…

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