It might take anywhere from a week to two weeks, depending on which lender you select, for pre-approval. That's all there is to it. Once you've obtained a pre-approval, you may begin looking for a property based on your maximum purchase price and calculate how much money you need to save. There are various calculators available at www.ryroloancenter.com.au/calculators to work out the different numbers. Alternatively, you can call us or visit us to get started.