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NFCU is a HP for most things. So yes, it will be a HP for the loan and I believe the loan is good for 30 days. Other may know different.
Every bank/CU will have their own UW (under writing) criteria. However, I would say you are likely to be approved with NFCU given the Cap1 SP pre-approval.