References & Resources

References:
Mortgage lenders: Paul Weeks, First Horizon Bank; Christina Lane, Movement Mortgage, 423-664-1935
Title/Escrow: Chattanooga Title Downtown, 423-417-1344; Title Guaranty & Trust Co., 423-892-7914
Inspectors: Cornerstone, 423-994-6621; SafeTech, 423-457-5900; Chattanooga Home Inspector, 423-202-9490
Home Warranty: First American Home Warranty, 423-435-5634; HSA Home Warranty, 770-990-0187
Insurance: Goosehead Insurance, 214-838-5458; Northshore Insurance, 423-643-9330

Resources:
1. Closing costs amount – always have your lender confirm this amount before closing https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/closing-costs
2. Earnest money – Typically 1% of the purchase price; up to the buyer/seller agreed amount   https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/earnest-money
3. Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/pmi-private-mortgage-insurance
4. https://www.homelight.com/blog/buyer-what-to-know-about-buying-a-house/
5. https://www.hsh.com/first-time-homebuyer/prepaid-items-vs-closing-costs.html
6. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-are-discount-points-and-lender-credits-and-how-do-they-work-en-136/ 
7. A guide to buying a home to Age-in-place