The Anonymous Widower

Is Peer-To-Peer Lending Having A Spot Of Bother?

There have been one or two news reports questioning asking tis question.

I invest in Zopa and I have made the prudent decision to put my spare money in a Safeguarded product.

I have had a good run and certainly get more on my savings than I would in a bank. Obviously, I am including any bad debts in this statement.

I shall watch the situation, but I still believe what I said in Stability in Financial Systems.

If there are rumours of a spot of bother, then the following will happen.

• Investors will put their money elsewhere.
• Rates to lenders will rise.
• This will tempt nvestors back in.

It’s a merry-go-round for money!

Note that because Zopa matches investors and borrowers by means of a computer, no human bias can drive the system in a wrong direction. Except a bent programmer and hoipefully systems are in place to check the honesty of their employees.

September 2, 2017 - Posted by AnonW | Finance | Peer-to-Peer Lending, Zopa