Is obtaining a pre-approved mortgage legally binding?

My mom says I don't need to worry that it means nothing and will not show up on my record and I can buy a house and stuff if I co-sign with her but I don't know. They need me to "cosign" because my dad has filed bankruptcy and she has a lot of debt but they said I won't have to pay for anything.

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