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We brought readers some data-driven insights regarding buyer behavior. By reviewing research on the topic, we learned that default probabilities rise as the interest rate of a loan increases. Also, the literature reveals that loan purpose can indicate heightened default risk in cases where the borrower is funding a small business. Meanwhile life events like a wedding are far more likely to avoid default.<\/p>\n
Read more about it<\/a><\/p>\n Politico reported on the Marketplace Lending Association\u2019s first ever meeting with lawmakers. Read more about it<\/a><\/p>\n We covered the monthly recovery figures across all markets. While there were some modest declines, Slovakia was the only country to drop more than three percentage points while the country\u2019s average recovery for 2016 is still strong at 75%. The overall trend remains positive as seen by eleven quarters of improved performance relative to the preceding quarter across all countries in 2016.<\/p>\nWeekly industry news roundup \u2013 June 19, 2017<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nThe Economic Times published a piece looking at how the rise of P2P lending doesn\u2019t necessarily portend doom for banks.
\nThe Los Angeles Times warned that \u201cOnline lenders are a growing economic and political force.
\nPeer 2 Peer Finance News offered a quick guide from small and medium sized enterprises seeking capital through P2P lending options.
\nForbes released an article looking at the personal finance habits of millennials. It cites studies revealing that \u201cThe Millennials are the biggest generation in history.\u201d<\/p>\nPerformance of recovery process \u2013 June 2017<\/a><\/h3>\n