There are currently many homes on the market for sale. In the description of the listing for the home, it will require the potential visitors to first have a pre$-$approval certificate as sellers only want to deal with serious potential buyers. Valerie who is looking for a home is not sure what this is$.$ You advise your friend that this certificate $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Question $1$Select one:

a$.$

provides a guideline on how large a mortgage that she can afford based on her financial situation.

b$.$

provides a guideline on how much she can afford to rent based on her financial situation.

c$.$

provides a guarantee that she will be approved for a mortgage.

d$.$

means a perfect credit score.