I am still a Democrat. The main reason is because I don't like the Republican stance on some social values. Not that I disagree with all of them. I just don't think they have a right to impose it upon other people. I've been public about that.

I think the Republicans have really thoughtful financial policies, and I'm more in the middle on taxation.

I speak to lots of people around the world, and no one would tell you that 25 basis points will make a difference to them.

Our plate is full. We have a lot to do building our company organically and that is our key focus.

It might be harder for us to charge a higher interest rate, like they do, so it might not be as profitable for us. But we can either compete or partner, like we've announced with On Deck, which does some of the stuff we just spoke about.

If the economy grows, housing gets better, quicker.

I think the politics have gotten better in the United States, which makes it easier to pass legislation, budgets and treaties.