Throughout each unique life stage, you will experience different challenges and opportunities associated with each part of life. Along this journey, your financial priorities and challenges evolve, shaping your path toward your financial well-being goals. Whether just starting early adulthood or almost retiring, understanding how to navigate the different life stages can help you achieve…
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…
Key takeaways Generally, the quarterly realised net return from 2015 to 2016 is on an significant uptrend compared to previous years. Slovakia and Spain underperformed in 2014 with a realised net return of -8.84% and -3.66% respectively. Despite strong performance in 2015 and 2016, the total realised net return for Spain across all periods is…
Automation is one of the most powerful tools for investors today. When we remove ourselves from the equation we avoid the distractions that get in the way of accumulating wealth. At Bondora, we want to put automation to work for you. How to set up your recurring payment We’ve added a simple new feature which…
POSTS FROM PAST WEEK Results for the survey we made on P2P income taxation On Tuesday we brought you the results from a brief survey of our more experienced users. The goal of the post was to get investors thinking about the questions they need to ask when considering the tax implications of their earnings…
The strength of marketplace lending is that it brings people together. As our base of investors and borrowers grows the two groups can learn from each other. In keeping with this spirit we created a brief survey at Bondora about investment taxation. We reached out to investors from countries that are most representative of our…
Around the world Huffington Post published an article looking at the innovation that will propel the marketplace lending world forward. Some P2P firms are enabling mortgage seekers. Meanwhile, loans targeting the military, veterans and government contractors are entering the field. However, regulations are moving at a slower pace. *** Crowdfund Insider discussed the role of…
Three new charts on the General and Personal Statistics Page offer up to date performance data for investors. This information is part of our ongoing effort to create transparency. Each of the following charts are built from an intuitive design which looks at the performance of the portfolios ordered by monthly period cohorts. Each chart…
KEY TAKEAWAYS The average recovery performance in Slovakia has made strong progress over the years. The recovery rate from the start of 2014 through 2016 was 50%. However, the 2016 average is 85%. As 2016 data continues to mature this figure may drop but the overall trend is encouraging. The yearly average recovery performance for…
POSTS FROM PAST WEEK New bid allocation model levels the playing field for investors Originally, if a loan received too many bids (overbid), Bondora would rank the bids based on size. As a result, some investors got their entire bid accepted while others were left out. Now, we’re changing the method to be more inclusive…
Marketplace lending is becoming a mainstream investment choice. However, as our investor base grows, so does the competition for loans. Originally, if a loan received too many bids (overbid), Bondora would rank the bids based on size. Unfortunately, this method made it difficult for investors with smaller bids to get the loan. Some investors got…
Around the world Banking Technology published an article covering US Fintech regulation. As marketplace lending becomes more popular, especially for small businesses, regulators are becoming a larger presence. The Securities and Exchange Commission is entering the picture in an effort to safeguard borrowers and lender. *** Transparency Market Research issued a report on the state…