Not every borrower needs to write a letter of explanation. If you do, your lender will request one. When you apply for a mortgage, you’ll need to hand over plenty of documentation: your bank ...

Stephanie Howse sent a letter to the court pleading for leniency ... Ms. Howse owes our community a full explanation, and ultimately a heartfelt apology. As the 43-year sentence was read aloud ...

Her letter was in response to a written request made Tuesday, asking for an explanation of a tweet that resurfaced last week. The since-deleted post said: "Why do so many cities feel it necessary ...