Today’s edition of The Big Picture was loaded with insight, opinions, and more than a few raised eyebrows. Rob Chrisman and I sat down with Figure CEO Michael B. Tannenbaum to dive deep into the hottest topics in housing and mortgage. From the policy side, we broke down the latest market volatility, ongoing mortgage rate drama, and the ripple effects of Bill Pulte’s SPCP bombshell. We also debated whether CoreLogic’s rebrand to “Cotality” is a masterstroke or a marketing misstep they’ll be walking back by summer.
But that was just the warmup. Mike shared his unfiltered take on the resurgence of HELOCs, what Figure is doing differently in tech and blockchain, and why he believes we’re finally starting to see real innovation in mortgage infrastructure. He also gave us the inside scoop on Figure’s sleeper run in the Mortgage Madness Strongest Brand Tournament — and yes, he’s watching the bracket like a hawk. If you missed it live, this is one you’ll want to go back and catch.
