Stop Trying to Predict Rates and Start Using the Negotiating Power You Actually Have Right Now

Stop Trying to Predict Rates and Start Using the Negotiating Power You Actually Have Right Now

John Zialcita
Published on: 03/07/2026

Higher for longer signal after June Fed meeting. John Zialcita explains why buying now makes sense.

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76 Percent of Buyers Now Trust AI to Shop Their Mortgage and Here Is What the Data Actually Means

76 Percent of Buyers Now Trust AI to Shop Their Mortgage and Here Is What the Data Actually Means

John Zialcita
Published on: 02/07/2026

AI shops fast but misses nuance. John Zialcita explains why combining AI and a loan officer wins.

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New Credit Scoring Models Are Now Allowed for Mortgages and Here Is What That Means for Buyers

New Credit Scoring Models Are Now Allowed for Mortgages and Here Is What That Means for Buyers

John Zialcita
Published on: 02/07/2026

VantageScore 4.0 counts rent and utility payments. John Zialcita explains who benefits and how much.

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Why the Iran Conflict Pushed Mortgage Rates to 6.75 Percent and Why They Are Starting to Come Down

Why the Iran Conflict Pushed Mortgage Rates to 6.75 Percent and Why They Are Starting to Come Down

John Zialcita
Published on: 02/07/2026

Oil drop reopens shipping routes and rates ease. John Zialcita explains the chain reaction behind rates.

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