Made famous by the Chattanooga Choo-Choo dance, this Tennessee city is an attractive place for young couples to settle, purchase a home, and to start a family. A Chattanooga Mortgage provider can help you get started, here are some helpful tips to get you on your way.

1. Gather your paperwork. Yes, sooner or later you will be asked for more documentation than you thought possible. Lenders will want this material and some government agencies require the information too. Chief item needed include: the last three years of your state and federal income tax filings - lender will want to verify that you have the ability to repay what you borrowed; your pay stubs; personal and job references; your social security card; a picture i.d.; bank statements including checking and savings accounts; and any other paperwork required. Some Chattanooga mortgage companies may have different requirements; make sure you understand what they need in order to move the process along.

2. Select a lender. Search the internet and enter