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…
Click here for the German or Estonian video. Hello viewers! In this video, we’ll take a look at how to edit your Go & Grow investment goal. When you initially open your Go & Grow account, you can select from different investing goals, such as Retirement Big purchase Travel, and more. Choosing a specific purpose…
Bondora returns remain relatively constant, regardless of slight declines compared to April. With economic uncertainty, yet hopeful optimism as European countries relax lockdown restrictions, it should be interesting to see what the future brings. As always, performance charts by country are broken down by the number of loan issuances over the given period, with Orange…
In the wake of backlash against police violence in the United States, several technology companies have suspended their development of facial recognition technology. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna noted the use of facial recognition is biased and contributes to the perpetuation of racial discrimination: “IBM firmly opposes and will not condone uses of any technology, including…
Imagine having enough money in your bank account so you don’t have to live from salary to salary. Or not having to stress about daily expenses and bills. How great would it be to go on holiday without going into debt? Or being able to retire early, knowing your financial future is secure. That’s the…
After the spike in secondary market transactions in March, May’s numbers continue the descending trend we started seeing in April. Secondary market transactions totaled €616,975 on the month, showing a more gradual decrease of 29.5% compared to last month’s 34.3%. Portfolio Manager transactions accounted for most of the decline, showing a 40.8% decline from €405,371…
Click here for the German or Estonian video. The tax treatment is different for Go & Grow compared to our other products, which is why you can download a separate tax report specifically for Go & Grow. To get started, open your Go & Grow. Click on the Settings icon on Go & Grow page…
After taking a dip in April, originations picked up again in May. As discussed over the last two months, Bondora made the conscious decision to focus on Estonian loan originations in an effort to keep the platform sustainable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This also means no new originations were made via Go & Grow in…
Peer-to-peer lending could provide a lifeline to struggling markets in a time where credit for borrowers and returns for investors are hard to come by. As banks are reducing lending, P2P lenders are offering alternatives that benefit both sides of the transaction. This doesn’t just go for consumer lending, but business lending as well. UK…
They say a change is as good as a holiday. And seeing as our holiday plans have been postponed, we’ve decided to make some exciting changes at Bondora! We’ve updated the dashboard, added a brand new Wallet feature, improved your user experience, and revamped our office. Read on to see how these changes will make…
As discussed last month, Bondora continues to focus its efforts on Estonian loan originations, which have remained strong over the first half of the year. In May, Estonian originations totaled €2,269,236—an 8.6% increase from April. Consolidation across rating categories In addition to consolidating loans across countries, Bondora has also consolidated loans across rating categories to…