Finding the best peer to peer lending site means understanding the different factors and comparing lenders I applied for my first peer loan in 2010 and have been writing about peer lending for several years. One of the most common questions I get is, “Which are the best peer to peer lending sites to get a loan?” There are a few peer loan websites that I’ve used regularly and some with really … [Read more...]
How to Spot Personal Loan Scams Before Losing Your Money
There are enough legitimate online loan sites that you shouldn’t have to worry about losing money to personal loan scams More than three million Americans file an identity theft or loan scam complaint every year. That’s almost six people every minute of every day! Loan scams are on the rise and steal billions of dollars every year from people just trying to get the money they need. These … [Read more...]
Cash Central Review: 4 Ways to Get a Bad Credit Loan
Cash Central offers four ways to get a loan on bad credit at rates you can actually afford I don't generally highlight online payday lenders or cash advance loans on the blog. In fact, I've been to the point of screaming against them in some posts. The thing is, sometimes you just can't help it. If your credit score is below 520 FICO, there's a good chance you won't be able to get a loan from … [Read more...]
Meet Peerform: the Up-and-Coming “Online Personal Loan Platform”
Today’s post is an interview with Gregg Schoenberg, of the online personal loan peer lending site, Peerform. Gregg joined the lender’s board in 2012, currently serves as executive chairman and is focused on building institutional relationships with the firm. His experience in the capital markets goes back 15 years, serving as the head of equities for Natixis North America and at SG … [Read more...]
Must Read Peer Lending News of the Week
Peer Lending News is a weekly recap of the biggest headlines and analysis in the peer lending industry. I keep track of all the best posts and news to highlight here on the site every Tuesday. Let me know if I miss anything you think readers would want to see. Google Teams up with Lending Club Google and Lending Club have rolled out a huge program for Google partners that offers loans up to … [Read more...]