{"id":19253,"date":"2018-11-16T15:00:04","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T13:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bondora.com\/blog\/?p=19253"},"modified":"2018-11-16T15:00:04","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T13:00:04","slug":"top-tips-for-those-new-to-investing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/blog\/top-tips-for-those-new-to-investing\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for those new to investing and Peer-to-Peer lending"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people never do anything with their money other than earning it, putting it into a bank account, and spending it. Perhaps you have some friends who talk about investing, but it\u2019s always seemed a bit overwhelming or over your head. Investing may seem daunting to those without experience, but there are<\/em> some options for those who want to dip their toes into the investing waters. Investing in peer-to-peer lending (P2P lending) is becoming increasingly popular, as it\u2019s much less complicated than traditional investment methods and it\u2019s a lot easier to get started.<\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ve outlined some tips for those new to the world of P2P lending. But first, we\u2019ll briefly explain how P2P lending works (for those new to the sector). If you\u2019ve read our blog posts before and are familiar with how P2P lending works, you might still learn something new.<\/p>\n

P2P lending in a nutshell<\/h2>\n

Peer-to-peer lending, abbreviated as P2P lending and often referred to as crowdfunding, is a system that matches people looking to borrow money\u2014borrowers\u2014to people looking to invest and earn more on their money\u2014lenders or investors. Companies (like Bondora) offer their services to match borrowers with investors online, which allows for lower overhead and makes operations much cheaper than traditional financial institutions (such as banks). This allows for higher returns for investors and lower interest rates for borrowers. Of course, there\u2019s always risk involved as borrowers can default on the loans<\/a> (aka stop making payments).<\/p>\n

So basically, it boils down to borrowers having quick access to the loans they need while investors are able to generate a fair profit or more income from the interest paid by said borrowers.<\/p>\n

Now that you have an idea as to how it works, let\u2019s get to some simple tips to help you get started.<\/p>\n

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Research P2P lending platforms<\/h2>\n

Before you start investing, it\u2019s important to do your due diligence and research the various P2P lending platforms available. No two P2P platforms are the same, and it\u2019s recommended to start with one that has a solid track record. Not to say you shouldn\u2019t try something new (especially in today\u2019s world of successful startups), but\u2014when you\u2019re just entering the P2P lending world\u2014it\u2019s recommended to start with a platform that\u2019s tried and true. So what should new investors look for in a P2P lending platform?<\/p>\n