Welcome to our monthly stats post for March. This is your dose of insights into our growth and performance. It’s all the numbers, updates, and statistics you want to see in a brief but informative read. Grab your coffee, and let’s dive into Bondora Group’s March news and statistics. New Investors In March, 2,077 people…
Today, we introduce you to Pille Lamp, our 40th Bondorian in the Spotlight. She speaks 8 languages, loves cats and nature, and will conquer linguistic bugs wherever she goes. Read on to learn more about the intricacies of her daily tasks, what she loves most about working in marketing, and how she’s embraced being our…
Welcome to our 2024 Q&A with Pärtel Tomberg, the CEO and Co-founder of Bondora. Thank you for your interest and for sending in all your questions. Pärtel answered the most-asked ones. In this video, Pärtel talks about our plans to improve the current investor experience, his 5-year vision for Bondora, how we are building trust,…
Key takeaways All countries have generated double digit realized net returns for the last three consecutive quarters. Though some of the Q1 2017 figures may decrease over time they’re all very likely to remain well into the double digits. As we move from 2015 to the present Estonia, Spain and Finland are all generating returns…
News from around the world Evening Standard reported on recent moves by the regulatory body known as The Financial Conduct Authority which “agreed to grant full authorisation to most of the leading lights of the peer-to-peer lending industry.” This decision allows P2P firms to lend retail funds without the burden of capital requirements seen at…
Marketplace lending (MPL) emerged from the rubble of the global financial crisis. Online communities discovered that lending and borrowing could occur outside the traditional banking sector regulations. Now, over a decade into an era of democratized finance, it’s clear P2P is here to stay. However, many have questioned how regulations will develop. While some initiatives…
POSTS FROM PAST WEEK How Bondora is leading transparency in the P2P world Our level of transparency sets us apart from other P2P firms in Europe, the UK and the U.S. In this article we took an in-depth look at the multifaceted data we offer to all our users to empower them to make informed…
Transparency has never been more important for the future of marketplace lending. The growth of the industry depends on the trust of investors. However, earning this trust will not come easily. A recent study from the CFA Institute found that “financial services remains in the bottom tier of trust relative to other industries.” In fact,…
News from around the world The Economic Times weighed the pros and cons of making investments in bitcoins and P2P lending. The author cites the benefits of marketplace lending like easy credit and a higher annual return compared to other asset classes (e.g. equities, bonds, etc.). However, defaults remain a risk and investors need to…
Over the years we’ve listened to input from users. These suggestions have helped us improve and redesign our site. We’ve made Bondora faster and more intuitive than ever. As a result more users are discovering the practicality of marketplace lending. Getting started with an account takes just minutes because we’ve optimised one key area: making…
How Bondora is different Bondora empowers communities by leveraging technology to connect investors and borrowers. Our model makes affordable, fast lending accessible for underbanked regions. Our marketplace investor base is largely retail with over 25,000 investors from 67 countries. The transparent framework of our business has given users the confidence to invest more than 90…
POSTS FROM PAST WEEK Performance of recovery performance – May 16, 2017 We offered the regular review of our recovery performance which shows that the average recovery rates in Finland, Spain and Slovakia are all higher in 2016 compared to their 2015 figures. Our renewed recovery initiatives in 2016 may explain the total improved recovery…
KEY TAKEAWAYS The average recovery rates in Finland, Spain and Slovakia are all higher in 2016 compared to their 2015 figures. Slovakia continues its successful recovery with an average 2016 recovery rate of 84% compared to just 36% in 2015. Moreover, this strong trend is holding steady as previous months have shown similar results. Estonia…