u/mardypants0

I've just had an offer on a house accepted. The estate agents need the name of my solicitor before they issue memo of sale. But the solicitor I've chosen needs to know the lender I'm going with before they send me the client care pack.

Am I fine to let the EA know the solicitor's name before I've confirmed my lender, or do I need to submit a mortgage application first? And if so, do I need to wait for the mortgage to be approved before I tell the solicitor the name of the lender I'm using?