Pre-IPO equity is redefining the qualified borrower

Fannie Mae rules can ignore private-company receipt history and require a 200-day trading average after an IPO

Kelley Wolf Pens Apology to Family and Park City Community, Revealing ‘Drug-Induced Mania With Psychosis’ Resulted in Attempt To Enter Family Home

Kelley Wolf has opened up about the circumstances that lead to a court-issued restraining order against her last August, following an attempt to enter the home of her ex-husband, actor Scott Wolf. In an Aug. 29 Instagram statement, the “Real World: New Orleans” alum explained that after a year spent

The True Carrying Cost of Vacation Homes: How Insurance Is Eating Second-Home Yields

At first glance, a 9% annual yield can make buying a vacation home sound like a pretty compelling investment. The headline number, from AirDNA, sits within the 7% to 10% long-term annual return some experts use for diversified U.S. stocks—and is nearly twice the 4.73% yield on a 10-year Treasury in

How to Shop for a Mortgage: A Home Buyer’s Guide to the Right Type of Loan

Mortgage rates, fees, and terms vary by lender, even for the same loan on the same house. Comparing offers from more than one lender, often called rate shopping, is one of the most effective ways a buyer can lower the total cost of a mortgage. Rate shopping means requesting a mortgage offer from mor