Pre-Approval & Rate Lock
Start with a soft-pull pre-qualification online at secure sign-in or in-branch. A hard-pull pre-approval converts that estimate into a firm commitment letter for a specific price range at a quoted APR. The letter locks the APR for 60 days, which is a full shopping window in most markets.
Shoppers should compare the NexTier pre-approval APR against any dealer-offered financing at the point of sale. Dealers sometimes beat it; often they do not. The letter gives leverage either way.


