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Michael Tannenbaum is the CEO of Figure and a former executive at SoFi and Brex. In this conversation, we break down housing affordability after the midterm blue wave, how Figure cut the cost of a mortgage from $12,000 to $1,000, and why the business is growing at a “Rule of 150” pace. We also discuss tokenization, crypto-backed bitcoin loans, AI, and the future of lending on chain.=======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! =======================Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/pomp=======================This episode is brought to you by Investor Health — clinician-prescribed protocols for weight, metabolism, energy, and longevity, delivered to your door in 48–72 hours. No office visits, no referrals. Plans start at $149/mo. Learn more at http://www.InvestorHealth.com/pomp. Investor Health is a telehealth platform, not a medical provider. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Individual results may vary and treatment requires evaluation by a licensed provider.=======================0:00 - Intro0:54 - Housing affordability & the midterm blue wave3:34 - How Figure makes mortgages faster & cheaper7:21 - Rule of 150 & how the marketplace makes money13:32 - Expanding beyond HELOCs into auto & small business15:30 - Tokenization: plumbing vs the consumer pitch18:27 - How Figure uses data & AI25:52 - Growth outlook & regulatory risk30:05 - Crypto-backed loans with bitcoin & ethereum31:45 - What keeps him up at night33:49 - Figure’s future & message to investors