JSD: Technically, I disagree with your definition of Application. I like to say it's "when you have enough info to make a decision". While your definition and mine are the same for approvals, they are not for denials. For instance, if I have someone walk in and say "I know my credit score is 400, but . . . ", I've got enough info to say "no" - a complete application. I don't have enough to underwrite the loan.