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September 2023: Originations and Investments Fall Slightly
30 Οκτωβρίου, 2023
After continued increases in July and August, we’ve seen slight dips for originations and investments in September. Both these statistics totaled just under €15M, decreasing 5.1% from the previous month. Cash recoveries, however, did well, totaling almost €2M in September alone. Here are more stats: 1,039 new investors joined Bondora in September. In the same…
Managing People, Coding, and Life: Meet Tanel, Bondora Superhero #37
28 Οκτωβρίου, 2023
What are Engineering Managers made of? Grilling, music, and code. Well, that’s at least true of Tanel Laud, one of our excellent Engineering Managers at Bondora! Read on to discover what life is like as a Bondorian manager, how he ended up programming, and what he loves most about his role in the company. Bondora…
Go & Grow: The New Era of Simple Investing Has Kicked off
16 Οκτωβρίου, 2023
The biggest update of 2023 has started! You can look forward to our easiest way of investing ever. Your experience will become smoother and more effortless thanks to one-click investing, monthly auto-optimization to earn the highest possible returns, a sleek new dashboard, and more. Read on to see what you can expect. We’ll unveil more…
The Truth about Money and Your Relationships
14 Οκτωβρίου, 2023
They say money makes the world go around, but it can also make relationships go awry. When it comes to love and partnerships, finances can be a tricky subject. If it’s not appropriately managed, it can cause conflicts, resentment, and even breakups. Yet, it doesn’t have to be this way. With open communication, mutual understanding,…
Are You the ✨Best✨ Marketing Designer?
3 Οκτωβρίου, 2023
Then we want you! Our passionate brand team is searching for a Marketing Designer eager to create captivating visuals and build our brand. You'll help define and maintain our visual identity, craft brand guidelines, and create various digital and print assets, including graphics, illustrations, and templates for our website, social media, emails, and internal documents.…
Overcoming Financial Anxiety: 7 Steps to Regain Control and Peace of Mind
28 Σεπτεμβρίου, 2023
Do you stress about money? Well, you're not alone. Financial anxiety is a common issue many people face, especially in today's uncertain economic climate. The constant worry about bills, debt, and the future can significantly affect your mental and emotional well-being. However, it's essential to recognize that you are not alone in experiencing financial anxiety,…
From Hungary to Estonia: Meet Gergő – our 36th Bondora Superhero
26 Σεπτεμβρίου, 2023
Gergő's is a rare find in the world of analytics – he truly loves creating reports and always puts data first. And he has a ton of interesting hobbies! Keep reading to find out more about Gergő Zavecz, our 36th Superhero. Bondora Superhero #36 — Gergő Závecz 👦Bondorian since May 2022 🔍Role: Senior Analyst 💡Team:…
August 2023: Over €15M for Investment Funding and Originations
22 Σεπτεμβρίου, 2023
The growth that kickstarted in July has continued into August, with increases across the board. Loan originations, as well as investment product funding, totaled over €15M each in August. Cash recoveries and collection efforts also increased to over €1M. Here are more stats from August: 1,404 new investors joined Bondora in August. In the same…
Bondora Named a Top 200 Global Fintech by CNBC
1 Σεπτεμβρίου, 2023
CNBC, a world leader in business news, has announced its top 200 fintech companies worldwide. And this year, Bondora features on this prestigious list. We’re thrilled and honored to be listed among fintech legends like Revolut, PayPal, Klarna, and more. Working with Statista, a respected market research and data analytics company, CNBC shared the list…
Lifestyle Creep: How to Avoid Falling Prey to It
23 Αυγούστου, 2023
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon to see people constantly upgrading their lifestyles as their incomes increase. This phenomenon is known as ‘lifestyle creep’ or ‘lifestyle inflation.’ While it may seem like a natural progression to indulge in finer things as you gain more money, succumbing to lifestyle creep can have serious financial consequences…