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Peer-to-peer and online direct lending made an average return of 7.61 per cent in 2024, according to the latest statistics from the 4th Way P2P And Direct Lending (PADL) Index.   This means that online lending has outperformed inflation in nine out of the past 10 years and has earned investors 7.31 per cent per The post P2P and online direct […]

Savvy investors understand the benefit of a diversified portfolio – especially during times of economic volatility. The post-Covid investment landscape has been characterised by uncertainty and has led many seasoned investors to reimagine their portfolios in a way that is better suited to the current investment landscape.   For some, this may […]

2024 was not without its surprises – a new UK government, ongoing geo-political tensions across the world, and the end of an era of stubbornly high base rates. Yet throughout the year, the peer-to-peer property lending sector remained relatively robust. In fact, 4th Way published research this year showing that P2P returns have outpaced the The […]

Edinburgh Castle, as seen from Calton Hill Our standard opening hours are 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The LendingCrowd office will be closed on the following dates: Wednesday 25 December 2024 Thursday 26 December 2024 Friday 27 December 2024 Wednesday …Read More The post Our festive opening hours appeared first on LendingCrowd.

LendingCrowd was created to help British SMEs access the funding they need to thrive. Read on for a quick guide to our eligibility criteria. We can provide fast and affordable business loans of between £75,000 and £500,000 to limited companies and …Read More The post Can I apply for a LendingCrowd loan? appeared first on LendingCrowd.

LendingCrowd announces that it ranked number 25 in the 2024 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over the last three years. LendingCrowd grew 1,253% …Read More The post LendingCrowd ranked 25th fastest-growing technology company in the […]

The UK’s property market can be seen as a key indicator for the economic health of the country. A prolonged housing shortage means that in theory, demand is outpacing supply. However, the Covid pandemic, rising interest rates, the higher cost of living and a lack of wage growth has led to a recent slowdown in The post The Housing Market […]

Interest rates have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent years. Covid saw the base rate fall to an all time low of 0.1 per cent1, and these record low rates were held until December 20212, when the Bank of England began to make small quarterly increases as the economy returned to normal working conditions. The post How platforms have adapted to […]

Loanpad grew its profits again in the year ended 31 December 2023, according to the company’s most recent financial statements.   During the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, Loanpad’s net assets grew to £1,183,852, from £725,454 in 2022 with nearly £700,000 of cash. This accords with Loanpad being profitable on a monthly basis since The […]

Growing your business requires strategic planning, effective execution and a keen understanding of your market. Having sufficient funding in place could help you on your journey. LendingCrowd was created to fund the ambitions of businesses across Britain. We combine cutting-edge technology …Read More The post Taking your business to the next […]

Loanpad is proud to announce that it is one of the primary constituents of the newly-launched 4th Way P2P And Direct Lending (PADL) Index1.   The index covers more than half of the UK’s P2P lending market by current volume, at more than £745m.   It allows borrowers and investors to directly compare the performance The post Loanpad among […]

Even the most successful companies may need a cash injection to reach their full potential – and that’s where a business loan can help. With LendingCrowd, you can use a business loan to refinance existing debt, making your outgoings more manageable. …Read More The post What can I use a LendingCrowd loan for? appeared first on LendingCrowd.

Property lending is as popular as ever in the UK, but no investment option is entirely risk free. In property lending, the key risk is that the value of the underlying property will decline substantially, thus making it harder for investors to recoup their capital if need be.   Many investors will remember the early The post How would […]

Loanpad is updating its software. We have taken this decision in order to make the site even more user friendly for our investors, and to ensure that it we are up to date with the latest development standards in the industry.   Fintech companies are innovative by nature, and software updates are an important part The post The upcoming software […]

There are many types of business that could be described as seasonal, relying on specific times of the year to generate the bulk of their income. While the likes of ice cream parlours, Christmas decorations retailers and wedding planners may see …Read More The post Loan options for seasonal businesses appeared first on LendingCrowd.

Albert Einstein once described compound interest as the eighth wonder of the world. “He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it,” he famously said.   For investors, compound interest represents one of the best ways to build wealth with minimal effort.   What is compound interest?   Compound interest simply The post […]

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the powerhouse of the British economy, making up more than 99% of the business population and accounting for some 61% of all private sector employment. However, the Federation of Small Business has reported that just …Read More The post Funding your ambitions with a business loan appeared first on […]

If you have decided to apply for a business loan with LendingCrowd, here’s a quick guide to the process, including our eligibility criteria and the information you’ll need to supply along with your application. Is my business eligible to apply?LendingCrowd can …Read More The post Preparing your LendingCrowd loan application appeared first on […]

Using a business loan to refinance existing borrowing could help you focus on what you do best – running your business. It’s common for businesses to take on different forms of finance over time to meet varying needs. For example, a …Read More The post Could your business benefit from refinancing? appeared first on LendingCrowd.

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When you’re looking to expand your business, for example by launching a new product, moving to larger premises or growing your team, a business loan could help to fund your ambitions. Before making any decisions about borrowing to expand, you’ll have …Read More The post Business loans to fuel your growth appeared first on LendingCrowd.

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Our pick of the best P2P loans This post is part of a regular series where we highlight what we think are some of the best P2P loans available in … The post What are the best and worst P2P loans right now? #19 appeared first on Explore P2P.

Lendermarket now offers loans from multiple lenders When Lendermarket launched it only offered loans from one loan originator – the Creditstar group. Recently, the site added more lenders to the … The post New lenders are appearing on Lendermarket. Are they solid? Here’s our Lendermarket lender ratings appeared first on Explore P2P.

European economies face many issues. What are the growing risks for investors? Economic conditions have become much less stable over the last few years. After a long period of stability, … The post Times are tough. Here’s how to manage the risks and find resilient investments appeared first on Explore P2P.

Mintos launched regulated ‘notes’ on 25th May Mintos has finally launched its notes program. Notes will be the new way that Mintos structures all new investments from 1 July 2022. … The post Mintos is now offering regulated investments. Here are the key changes, and 4 big downsides for investors appeared first on Explore P2P.

Our pick of the best P2P loans This post is part of a regular series where we highlight what we think are some of the best P2P loans available in … The post What are the best and worst P2P loans right now? Special Wartime Edition #18 appeared first on Explore P2P.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has created huge financial disruptions that may persist for a long time The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to considerable death and destruction … The post Russia/Ukraine – which P2P investments are most at risk? appeared first on Explore P2P.

Last updated 11 March 2022 Important update due to Ukraine / Russia situation Peerberry has two main lending groups that operate on it – Aventus Group and GoFingo. Both companies … The post Who are the best lenders on Peerberry? Our Peerberry lender ratings appeared first on Explore P2P.

P2P lending in the EU will no longer be the ‘wild west’ P2P Investing is becoming better regulated within the EU. That is a long overdue and welcome thing from … The post New P2P regulations are coming. Here’s 8 reasons why P2P will become better and safer appeared first on Explore P2P.

Our pick of the best P2P loans This post is part of a regular series where we highlight what we think are some of the best P2P loans available in … The post What are the best and worst P2P loans right now? Edition #17 appeared first on Explore P2P.

You can ignore most P2P ‘news’ Imagine that you are hired by a P2P investment site.  Your job is to publish content that is going to grab people’s attention. What … The post What’s happening in P2P? Here’s why we are keeping our eyes on these 7 sites appeared first on Explore P2P.