Purchasing a house is one of the biggest decisions you'll make—and everyone knows, there's no shortage of paperwork involved. There are bank statements, employment history forms, current residence forms, credit checks...only to name a few!

This checklist provides a list of the documents you should prepare up front so that when you're ready to buy a house, you're not waiting on paperwork.

Here's a breakdown of what you can expect to see:

• Paperwork required for everyone
• Documents regarding your residence
• Self-employment paperwork
• Deposit information
• Miscellaneous odds and ends

Download the checklist by filling out the form, and understand what's involved before signing your name on the dotted line.