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…
After the dip in loan originations in August, September rebounded with a solid 7.4%. It’s a pleasant change after August’s 9.0% drop. The total value of new loans in September was €2,968,622. It’s just shy of July’s impressive €3,037,495 mark. The Estonian loan interest rate declined slightly by 0.3% to 35.7% but is the second-highest…
Get to know the people who are working behind the scenes to make Bondora the best online investment platform in Europe through our exciting Bondora Superstars blog series! It showcases Bondorians’ passion for what they do, their personal investment experiences, and some fun things you didn’t know about them. Read on to see what makes…
September was a busier month for the Secondary Market after a slower August, as activity picked up again in September. The total value of transactions increased to €461,996.46. It translates to a decent growth rate of 6.7% for September. In contrast to August’s figures, only API transactions declined in September. Portfolio Manager and Manual transactions…
Hello viewers! I’m sure you’ll agree that 2020 is the strangest year we’ve ever had. But 2020 is also a great year to start investing with Bondora. Here’s why: Rainy day fund This year has made everyone aware that it’s always great to have a rainy day fund. With all the uncertainty we’re facing in…
At Bondora, stability and security is our main priority. Despite slight decreases, most of our portfolios are all still outperforming their targets, except for Finland. This month also paints a similar picture as the previous months, indicating a robust system that can withstand the volatile changes we’ve seen in 2020. As always, country-specific performance charts…
For the 8th month in a row, Bondora successfully increases the recoveries & collection of unpaid loans. This consistent growth shows the efforts to ensure all investments are secure is sufficient. There were 64,890 successful recovery cases last month, a 2.4% growth compared to August’s 63,355. Nearly all the categories saw a positive increase, except…
Choosing where you want to invest your money can be a daunting decision. Especially if it’s your first time doing it. Even though it’s a decision you shouldn’t make lightly, in this guide, we’ll show you that it’s not as scary as it seems. Still not convinced? Read through this article and see for yourself….
In September, there was overall growth in funding for our investment products, with a total of €2,968,622 invested. Portfolio Manager continues to be investors’ preferred investment method in September, following August’s popularity trend. It soared past the €1M mark with a total of €1,159,262 invested. It’s the highest investment amount we’ve seen for Portfolio Manager…
There’s one thing your investment portfolio shouldn’t, and arguably can’t, live without, and that’s diversification. The old saying of ‘Don’t put all your eggs into one basket’ is very true for investments. The concept of diversification is simple. If you only invest in one or two assets, and one of them fails, then your losses…
It is only human to make mistakes, and that goes for every area of your life. But be it in relationships, family, work or investments, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn from your mistakes or prevent them altogether by learning from other people’s mistakes. We listed 6 investment mistakes that beginners make so you don’t…