Two of the topics we sometimes cover on Talking Cents are peer-to-peer loans, the process of individuals borrowing from other individuals rather than going through an institution such as a bank; and microloans, which are smaller loans, usually of less than $1,000.
We have covered these topics and shared an experiment where one of our writers engaged in peer-to-peers loans using multiple platforms. The articles on these topics, which have been among our most read posts, are listed below:
- Giving money to strangers on the Internet – an introduction to peer-to-peer lending.
- Follow-up questions about giving money to strangers on the Internet – answering questions our readers had about peer-to-peer loans.
- A marketplace for peer-to-peer loans – a more organized form of peer-to-peer lending.
- One year of peer-to-peer loans – a look back on the experiences and lessons of peer-to-peer lending.
- Two years of peer-to-peer loans – thoughts on, and results of, investing in peer-to-peer loans for two years.