A bit OT, but this is my current dilemma. My entire career has been with startups so I effectively value any equity at $0 (none have made an exit). That means a

A bit OT, but this is my current dilemma. My entire career has been with startups so I effectively value any equity at $0 (none have made an exit). That means all my assets are cash/stock, since I've rented my whole life. Makes me nervous that I won't qualify for a low mortgage rate right as the Fed is likely to start raising interest rates again (further chilling my enthusiasm to buy).