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…
He’s the data mastermind, hilarious pun master, and an all-around great guy. Meet Avishek Tarun – Bondora’s Marketing Data Scientist Do you know what makes Bondora go round? Data. Lots and lots of data. And today, we’ll get to know one of our data-obsessed colleagues a little better. Our Bondora Superstars blog series shines the…
For the second consecutive month, originations on Bondora increased. Total originations rose by 4.7% to €3,114,157 in October. Once again, Estonian originations were the only loans originated by Bondora, but this continuous rise in performance makes it a sustainable option for Bondora for the time being. Interest rates did decline further, coming in at 33.5%…
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that you should always have an emergency fund. Here are our top 3 things you need to know about emergency funds: 1. It really is necessary No matter what your financial situation is, it’s essential that you put some money away for emergencies. By having an emergency fund,…
Led by strong returns from Estonian originations, Bondora saw another month of stability, proving the strength of our loan originations. The first figures for Q2 2020 were solid, and previous numbers maintained similar levels to last month. As always, country-specific performance charts are broken down by the number of loan issuances over the given period,…
Most people own a bunch of stuff they don’t use and yet, many of us still go into debt to buy more. So much so that a service called the “Airbnb for clutter” is gaining more popularity in Europe. People renting out space in other houses to put their items. Yep. There are some other…
It’s that time of the month again! Every beginning of a new month we publish a post just like this one, giving you an aerial view of the current market situation at Bondora. In October we had great news: a new important record, originations flying high, and overall solid numbers that back Bondora’s strategy of…
Children don’t know the value of money by themselves. They need to learn it. But money management and finances are rarely taught in primary school. The result of this is damning. As young adults, those with little to no financial experience or education have poor money principles. As they grow into adulthood, these problems increase…
Getting rich is a financial goal for almost everyone. But will your bank savings account help you achieve it? Chances are you’ve had a bank savings account at some point in your life. It’s convenient to open, easy to deposit money into, and you can withdraw your money whenever you like. But the downside of…
When it comes to putting more money in your pocket, there are really just two things you can do: Cut expenses or increase income. And while most money management advice focuses on cutting expenses, many experts agree this advice is short-sighted. When it comes to your financial future, increasing your income will provide a better…
October came to an end with striking news that could mark the financial industry’s history. Wirecard’s fate sees a new chapter, and a new fund aims to develop financial technology even further. Find some of the fintech highlights of last month right here: UBS splashes the cash UBS has decided to invest over €171 million…