<prompt> Human: I got a job offer starting on October 1st in a new city. I would like to get pre-approved by a bank prior to house hunting, so that I can come in with a good offer.I am currently in-between jobs right now no current income is the part that worries me about being approved. However I do have plenty of cash keeping me comfortable while in-between jobs.My question basically is, given the October 1st start date in my job offer letter, when is a reasonable time I could expect to be pre-approved and start house hunting?  <response>: October 1st the following year would be good. Lenders dont like to see volatility in your employment. They also dont care so much about savings, just debt and income. 