Investors can now invest in peer loans through stock in the world’s largest marketplace lender What are the risks to investing in Lending Club stock and is investing in peer loans a better investment? I first looked at the tradeoff between investing in peer loans versus Lending Club stock in December 2014, just as the company was issuing shares. At the time of the IPO, shares soared to almost … [Read more...]
Are Peer Lending Stocks Too Dangerous for Investors?
Which is the better investment, peer lending stocks or direct investment in the peer loans? Peer to peer lending not only represents an excellent opportunity for borrowers but a step forward in access for investors. By cutting out the banking middle-man and all the other steps in the loan securitization process, p2p represents a leap forward in finance. I’ve posted several peer to peer lending … [Read more...]
Building Wealth through Peer Lending, an Interview with David Shipman
Author and expert in online loans, David Shipman reveals his secrets to investing in peer loans. I’m pleased to present our very first of many interviews on this site. I am interviewing both peer lending investors and online loan borrowers for their story on how the online loans revolution has changed their lives. You will never find a more insightful and honest discussion of peer loans than you … [Read more...]
How Much is Lending Club Stock Worth?
Lending Club, the largest peer lending platform in America, will issue shares on the New York Stock Exchange soon and the pundits are sure to offer up all kinds of predictions on how much the shares will be worth. Use this infographic and your own analysis for how much you think the stock could fetch. I’ve included more detail on my own analysis below the infographic. Insert this … [Read more...]