Have you ever wondered what sparks the creation of a groundbreaking startup? Join us behind the scenes of one such story, one with roots in Bondora. Picture this: A group of talented individuals are building something incredible at Bondora, each bringing their unique skills and perspectives to the table. Among them were Kaarel Roben, former…
Welcome to our monthly stats post for April. It’s 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 April news and statistics. New Investors In April, 1,984 more people…
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…
The fintech industry is filled with promising startups, established companies, and everything in between. There’s one thing all these enterprises have in common; their desire to grow. One way that companies grow is to acquire competitors or companies offering complementary services to their own. Recently, there has been a slew of notable mergers and acquisitions…
In July, we noticed a trend not seen often. The collection team at Bondora had another month of increased missed payment recoveries, albeit at a minimal rate. However, the total amount of cash recovered took a dip when compared to June, showing a divergence in these two trends. All told, 72,492 missed payments were recovered,…
There may come a time when you wish to stop investing and want to close your account. Maybe you’ve reached your investment goal, and you’re ready to buy a house, or you need to withdraw money for an emergency. Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to close your account. It’s important to note that you…
In June, we celebrated Go & Grow’s triumphant success with over €10 million invested. And this month we’re celebrating another milestone: Bondora now has over 170 000 investors! It’s fantastic that so many people want to grow their money the simple way. Thank you for choosing Bondora to make your investment goals a reality. Read on…
Before we dive in, let’s get one very important point across: Increasing your net worth doesn’t necessarily mean increasing your job income. In fact, there are a variety of ways you can increase your net worth and build a better financial future for you and your family. Here are 3 simple ways to grow your…
In July, we continue to see the downward trend of fewer transactions taking place on the Secondary Market. A total of €162,695 was transacted—a 12.9% month-over-month decline compared to June. This is, however, notably less than the 22.9% decline from May to June. So perhaps the Secondary Market rebound is imminent? We’ll have to wait…
When making investments, there are two main strategies to choose from: active and passive. There’s much debate about which strategy is better, as there are advantages and disadvantages to both. There’s no right or wrong; it all depends on what you want from your investments. To help you decide which approach is best for you,…
“Does everybody know what time it is?” It’s Bondora Superstars time! This month we are getting to know Mirjam Palvadre – our awesome Office Manager and 12th Bondora Superstar. Our Bondora Superstars blog series showcases Bondorians’ passion for what they do, why they love working at Bondora and other cool things you didn’t know about…
Summer is breezing by! This month we explained what investment risk is, how to open a Bondora investor account, and how to change your password if needed. Dive in below for more. What is investment risk? In finance, risk is the likelihood that a potential financial loss might occur in an investment decision. It is…
While return rates on Bondora originations fell in June compared to May, returns over the most recent few years were still above their target rates. Key takeaways: The return rate for 2021 Bondora originations remains above target The first return numbers for Finnish originations in Q2 2021 are below their target rate A and AA-rated…