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Investment opportunities are now available in USD on Mintos p2p lending marketplace

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You can now invest in 11 currencies on Mintos as loans listed in the US Dollar (USD) are now available on the marketplace. This is thanks to GetBucks, which now also lists its Botswana-issued consumer loans in the USD, in addition to Euro (EUR).

“We enjoy offering investors the ability to diversify their portfolio, whilst at the same time ensuring our funding matches some of our external exposures.  The addition of the USD to Mintos is a great way to achieve diversification for all parties,” says Tim Nuy, CEO of MyBucks.

GetBucks loans listed in USD will be the same as all Botswana-issued consumer loans on Mintos from the company. These loans are issued by three subsidiaries of the company, Cashcorp (Proprietary) Limited, GetBucks Botswana and TU Employee Benefits (Proprietary) Ltd (TU). On Mintos, Cashcorp offers investors short-term loans, whereas GetBucks Botswana and TU place their long-term personal loans for investment on the marketplace.

The average short-term Botswana-issued loan from GetBucks is USD 300, with a repayment period of 30 days. You can expect an average net annual return of up to 11%.

Botswana-issued long-term loans from GetBucks range from around USD 100 to USD 50 000 and the repayment period is from 6 to 36 months. The expected annual net return is up to 13%.

“The addition of the USD to our marketplace is a great achievement. One of our aims at Mintos is to give our investors many opportunities to achieve their investment goals. Now, investors have the opportunity to invest in 11 currencies on the marketplace- and this will only continue to grow. We hope investors will enjoy investing in loans listed in USD, which is the most commonly traded currency in the world,” says Martins Sulte, CEO and Co-founder of Mintos.

GetBucks offers a large range of products on Mintos, including consumer loans in Botswana, Poland and recently added investment opportunities in Kenya and Zambia. The company now offers loans for investment on Mintos in three currencies – EUR, Polish zloty and USD.

Varks.am attracts long-term capital that will provide additional security for Mintos investors

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Varks.am shareholders have decided to increase the registered share capital of Varks.am from AMD 455 to AMD 600 million (the equivalent of approximately EUR 1 million).  The increase of share capital will result in larger equity and raise the financial stability of the company. Share capital changes will be registered in the following weeks.

In addition, Varks.am concluded a subordinated loan agreement amounting to EUR 1.5 million. The subordinated loan agreement will stay in place to ensure at least a 15% Equity ratio for Varks.am, ensuring a stable and balanced growth of the company. This confirms Varks.am shareholders long-term commitment and provides extra security for investors on Mintos investing in the company’s short-term loans.

In addition, Varks.am is expanding its operations in Armenia. The company has opened two new branches in 2018 and a further four branches are planned to be opened during the next five months ensuring a wider presence across Armenia. The expansion will allow the company to cover Yerevan as well as most of the largest regional cities in Armenia.

According to customer feedback clients of Varks.am appreciate its wide network coverage through its branches. This is because Varks.am is located near them, serves clients very quickly and effectively and the lending conditions are very convenient for customers. This ensures a high level of customer satisfaction and a growing number of repeat clients.

Varks.am joined Mintos in February 2018 and offers its Armenia-issued short-term loans with an average repayment period of 30 days. Since its launch, more than EUR 10 million has been invested into its loans by investors. As of February 28, 2018, the company had a net loan portfolio of more than EUR 10.8 million. Currently, Varks.am issued short-term loans with a duration up to 30 days are offered to investors on Mintos with attractive rates of up to 14%. This provides a premium fee for high liquidity investments.

Kuky.pl from Poland joins Mintos p2p lending marketplace and offers short-term investment opportunities

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Mintos have a new addition to the loan originators family! Kuki.pl has just launched on the marketplace and offers you the opportunity to invest in its short-term consumer loans issued in Poland. The company is one of the fastest growing online short-term lenders in Poland and now lists its loans on Mintos in EUR and PLN for investment.

Established in 2017 Kuki.pl is a non-bank financial institution located in Warsaw, Poland and has its headquarters in Riga, Latvia. The company is made up of a team of 23 employees and is led by a strong management team which has up to 10 years experience in the online short-term consumer crediting market. Kuki.pl values its relationship with its customers above all else and aims to give the most convenient and fastest service. It achieves this through innovation, as it deploys the latest technologies to ensure instant consumer identification and scoring.

“We are excited to begin this collaboration with Mintos and share our strong performing portfolio with investors on the marketplace. We believe Mintos will allow Kuki.pl to grow at an even faster rate and allow us to reach a larger customer base in Poland, which is our goal,” says Toms Jurjevs, Group CEO.

The average Poland-issued short-term loan from Kuki.pl is around EUR 420 and PLN 1 760. The average repayment period is 30 days. You can expect an annual return rate of up to 13.1%.

Kuki.pl will keep 10% of each loan on its balance sheet to maintain its skin in the game. The company guarantees all of its loans that are delinquent for 60 days will be secured with a buyback guarantee. Kuki.pl and Bino.lv both belong to the same group.

Kuki.pl’s data-driven approach has enabled it to build a well-performing portfolio relatively quickly. Since its inception until March, 2018, it has originated more than 36 700 loans worth more than EUR 12.3 million. As of February 28, 2018, the company had a net loan portfolio of around EUR 4.2 million.

 

Mintos expands into Latin America by offering loans from Colombia

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Mintos adds the fourth continent, Latin America, to its geographical diversity by adding a new loan originator from Colombia. RapiCredit.com has joined the marketplace and for the first time, you can now invest in Colombia-issued short-term consumer loans with returns up to 13%.

“RapiCredit.com joining Mintos is a great achievement. With this addition, Mintos now offers loans from four different continents and 21 countries. Latin America’s alternative finance industry is growing rapidly, and we could not be happier to start on this continent with Colombia. Colombia is presently one of the first fintech hubs in the region and has one of the most comprehensive legal frameworks. We look forward to exploring this market further, and we are glad to offer this new opportunity to our investors,” says Martins Sulte, CEO and co-founder of Mintos.

RapiCredit.com is a front-runner in the online lending industry in Colombia and started its operations in April 2014. The company’s business model is built on its flexible, quick and hassle-free model to supply loans to borrowers using different online channels. The company was the first to launch a Facebook credit bot in the region. Rapicredit.com is committed to being transparent towards its customers, and this can be seen in its services – there are no hidden charges, fine print or unexpected costs.

“Rapicredit.com is helping Colombia’s growing middle class to avoid informal loans and create a credit history. More than 20 million people in this country are underbanked and underserved. Through the intelligent use of technology, we are helping young Colombians with fast and easy short-term loans to help them pay for unforeseen expenses such as caring for children, helping a family member or to pay unexpected costs,” says Daniel Materon, CEO of Rapicredit.com.

Colombia-issued short-term loans from RapiCredit.com on Mintos range from EUR 30 to EUR 160. The expected net annual return for investors is up to 13%. The repayment average period is 32 days and the company ensures all loans that are delinquent for more than 60 days will be bought back. Historically, non-performing loans for RapiCredit is below 10%. The company will maintain 5% skin in the game.

The alternative finance industry in Latin America is expanding quickly. In 2016, the industry in Colombia experienced rapid growth, from $334 thousand in 2015 to $11.2 million in 2016, representing a growth of 3 257%. The market has been driven predominantly by balance sheet consumer lending.

First loan originator from Armenia – Varks.am – joins Mintos p2p lending marketplace

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The first loan originator from Armenia has just joined Mintos! Varks.am is one of the leading alternative lending companies in the country and now offers short-term consumer loans for investment on the Mintos marketplace. Loans from Varks.am are listed in euro (EUR) with expected returns of 13%.

Established in 2016, Varks.am is a universal credit organisation that offers its customers fast and easy access to funds through an effective application process. Clients can receive their loan from the company in cash after applying at one of the 30 branches the company has across Armenia.

Varks.am has more than 180 qualified and dedicated employees and a reliable client identification process which involves meeting all clients in person. Currently, Varks.am offers consumer loans, however, the company plans to expand the loan types issued to include business, pawnbroking and mortgage loans in the future.

Armenia-issued short-term consumer loans on Mintos from Varks.am range from EUR 17 to 420. The average repayment is 30 days and borrowers repay the loan in a single instalment. You can expect a yearly return of up to 13%.

All loans from Varks.am that are delinquent for 60 days will be secured with a buyback guarantee by its parent company. In addition, Varks.am will keep 10% of all loans placed on Mintos on its balance sheet – to ensure its interests are aligned with those of investors.

“We are truly excited to add Varks.am to the marketplace. Armenia is the 20th country on the marketplace and we are pleased to offer our investors the opportunity to invest in short-term consumer loans in a new geography,” says Martins Sulte, CEO and co-founder of Mintos.

Varks.am is a licensed financial institution that is governed by the Central Bank of Armenia. As of December 31, 2017 the company had a net loan portfolio of more than EUR 6.5 million. The company is steadily growing its customer base and its priority is to maintain a balanced growth through special offers whilst also focusing on its loyal customers.

The average customer of Varks.am is a 26 to 30-year-old male who is seeking a loan to cover unexpected expenses and make small purchases. Clients appreciate that Varks.am has many branches throughout Armenia, so a branch is never too far away. The company serves its clients very quickly and effectively, creating convenient lending conditions for its customers.

To obtain exposure to Varks.am loans, investors will be able to invest in loans issued by Mintos OU to Varks.am, where repayments depend on the final borrower’s payments. Each loan issued by Mintos OU to Varks.am will be pegged to a respective loan issued by Varks.am to the final borrower. Mintos OU is a Mintos group company.

Kredit24 joins the Mintos peer-to-peer lending marketplace and offers Kazakhstan-issued loans

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For the first time on Mintos, now you can invest in Kazakhstan loans. Kredit24 has joined the Mintos marketplace and its short-term consumer loans in both euro (EUR) and Kazakhstani tenge (KZT) are available for investment. Kazakhstan is the first Central Asia country to be added to the Mintos marketplace.

Kredit24 is a pioneer in offering online micro-loans in Kazakhstan. It is a member of Silkway Ventures, the fast-growing international group of tech companies focusing on consumer finance and financial price comparison in Central and Southeast Asia. With the holding company based in Singapore, Silkway Ventures is a privately owned group that currently employs 120+ staff in three countries and consistently delivers double-digit annual growth for the past eight years.

“We have investor backing and are cash flow positive, but because of our fast-growing loan portfolio, we want to diversify our funding sources for loans issued. We see working with a European fintech player like Mintos as the next step in our development and are proud to be the first loan originator from Kazakhstan on the Mintos marketplace. Kazakhstan’s online finance market is growing quite rapidly, but there is still a lot of room for further expansion of our business in the country,” says CEO of Kredit24, Alexey Sidorov.

Kredit24 started its operations in 2013 and plans to expand into other countries in the region soon. The company’s services are delivered completely online and borrowers can get a loan in just a few minutes. Repeat customers can get a loan 24/7. Kredit24 offers flexible repayment terms. Because of its unique business model, since its inception the company has attracted 400 000 registered clients in Kazakhstan and has issued over EUR 14.5 million in loans.

You can invest in Kazakhstan-issued loans from Kredit24 in both EUR and KZT. The average loan on Mintos is EUR 100 with a repayment period of 30 days. For EUR loans, the expected return is up to 11% per annum. For KZT you can expect an annual return of up to 21%. Kredit24 instalment loans with longer maturities will be placed on the marketplace soon.

Kredit24 ensures all loans delinquent for more than 60 days will be bought back by the company. It will also keep 10% of each loan on the marketplace on its balance sheet to keep its skin in the game.

“Kredit24 joining Mintos is a huge bonus for the marketplace. Investors now have the opportunity to invest in 19 different countries, and with the addition of the Kazakh Tenge, ten different currencies. Central Asia, and Kazakhstan specifically, offer investors on Mintos exciting new investment opportunities – the chance to invest in loans from a rapidly developing market with exponential room for growth, and at great rates,” says Martins Sulte, CEO and co-founder of Mintos.

Kazakhstan is the largest economy in Central Asia and has maintained political and economic stability over the past 25 years. It has a rapidly developing alternative finance market. The country is growing at a strong pace and according to the World Bank is set to experience steady growth. Since 2002, the GDP of Kazakhstan per capita has risen sixfold.

There are two ways to invest in KZT loans on Mintos: transferring KZT directly to your investor’s account on Mintos or by converting your primary currency into KZT on the Mintos marketplace. For EUR to KZT conversions on Mintos, there is a market-level fee of 3.6%.

Invest in short-term loans issued in Latvia by Bino.lv on Mintos P2P lending marketplace

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One of the largest and fastest growing short-term consumer lending companies in Latvia – Bino.lv – has just joined Mintos. Bino.lv has placed on the marketplace short-term loans with an expected annual return of up to 12.5% for you to invest in.

Bino.lv was launched in February 2017 and has had strong growth ever since. The company may have been established just recently, but the management team of Bino.lv has around 10 years’ experience in the fintech industry. The CEO of Bino.lv, Toms Jurjevs is the former Regional Director of 4Finance – a global market leader in online consumer financing.

The experience of the management team can be seen in the rapid success of the company, as Bino.lv is already among the leading lending companies for short-term consumer loans in Latvia. Bino’s data-driven approach has enabled it to build a strong performing net loan portfolio of EUR 4.6 million relatively quickly.

“At Bino.lv we use the latest technology and a data-driven approach to score our clients and issue loans. This has enabled us to build a strong performing portfolio that we are proud to list on the Mintos marketplace. We are excited to start this collaboration and believe that our loans will be a great opportunity for investors all around the world,” says CEO of Bino.lv Toms Jurjevs.

On the marketplace, the short-term Latvia-issued loans range from EUR 50 to 425. The loans have a 30 day maturity and an expected yearly return up to 12.5%. Bino.lv will keep 10% of each loan placed on Mintos on its balance sheet to keep its skin in the game. All loans on Mintos from Bino.lv are secured with a buyback guarantee.

To obtain exposure to Bino.lv loans, investors will be able to invest in loans issued by Mintos Finance to Bino.lv, where repayments depend on the borrower’s payments. Each loan issued by Mintos Finance to Bino.lv will be pegged to a respective loan issued by Bino.lv to the final borrower. Mintos Finance is a Mintos group company.

First loan originator from Russia joins Mintos p2p lending marketplace

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Mintos welcomes the first loan originator to offer investment opportunities from Russia on the marketplace – EcoFinance. The lender offers investments in online unsecured personal loans issued in Russia under its CreditPlus brand. EcoFinance loans on the Mintos marketplace initially will be listed in euro (EUR).

“We welcome our first loan originator to offer short-term loans from Russia on Mintos. EcoFinance is a great addition to our marketplace, which increases diversity and brings new opportunities to our investors,” says Mintos CEO Martins Sulte.

Established in 2015, EcoFinance has become one of the leading consumer lenders for subprime and underbanked clients in Russia. The company is run by seasoned banking executives with vast international experience in finance and IT technologies. EcoFinance has over 1.6 million registered client accounts. As of October 2017, more than EUR 16 million in loans were funded by EcoFinance. The company has a share capital of around EUR 1 million.

Russia-issued EcoFinance loans on the Mintos marketplace will range from EUR 15 to 440, with a repayment period of up to 30 days. The expected net annual return for investors will reach 10-11%.

“We are excited to be the first loan originator from Russia to join the Mintos marketplace. Our new strategic partnership with Mintos will allow us to grow faster, and broaden and diversify our funding sources. We challenge ourselves to provide the highest quality service to all our clients, both borrowers and investors,” says Ecofinance CEO Leonid Dulenkov.

EcoFinance puts a strong emphasis on responsible lending. The company has its own algorithms to automate the process of assessing the creditworthiness of clients. Their online service allows borrowers to send loan applications via SMS or website, and funds can be accessed after two minutes. EcoFinance holds a full general microfinance company license provided by the Central Bank of Russia.

Typical EcoFinance borrowers are between 28 and 45 years old. Their average salary is around EUR 445 per month. They borrow money to cover gaps between paychecks to purchase medicine, pay for repairs on their apartment or vehicle, buy clothes or for other urgent needs. They usually repay the loan at the end of the period in one instalment.

Investment structure

Taking into consideration legal requirements and investors’ interests, investors will be able to obtain exposure to EcoFinance loans by investing in loans issued by Mintos OU to Mintos Finance SIA, both Mintos Group companies.

Repayment of each loan issued by Mintos OU to Mintos Finance SIA will be pegged to repayment of a respective loan issued by EcoFinance to its borrower. Mintos OU loans will be secured by a pledge on claims arising from Mintos Finance collateralized loans issued to EcoFinance.

Mintos Finance will provide funding to EcoFinance up to 90% of the principal of a respective loan EcoFinance has issued to its borrower. Accordingly, EcoFinance will keep 10% skin in the game. EcoFinance will repay the loan to Mintos Finance in lockstep with repayment of the respective loan EcoFinance has issued to its borrower.

Should the borrower’s loan become 60 days delinquent, EcoFinance will repay Mintos Finance the respective part of the loan received from Mintos Finance in full, together with accrued interest. Mintos Finance will then repay the related Mintos Finance-Mintos OU loan to Mintos OU in full and with accrued interest, and Mintos OU will buyback the claims on this loan from investors.

EuroOne from Spain joins the Mintos p2p lending marketplace

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The Mintos marketplace welcomes EuroOne, a new loan originator from Spain. EuroOne offers to invest in short-term unsecured personal loans issued online under its NetCredit and LunaCredit brands.

“We are proud to be part of the Mintos marketplace. This is a great opportunity for investors, as EuroOne offers a valuable alternative for today’s underbanked segment in Europe. The vast experience of the management team with artificial intelligence gives EuroOne an advantage over its competitors, as we make smart decisions in real-time,” says Denis Kalinin, CEO of EuroOne.

EuroOne loans available for investment on the Mintos marketplace will range from EUR 300 to EUR 1 000, with a repayment period of up to 30 days. The average net annual return to investors will range from 11 to 13%. Initially, the loans will be listed on Mintos at an introductory rate of 13%.

EuroOne loans will be supplemented with a buyback guarantee covering loans delinquent for more than 60 days. EuroOne will keep at least 10% of each loan on the Mintos marketplace on its balance sheet.

EuroOne Group is an artificial intelligence company that builds financial solutions for underbanked consumers. It was established in March 2017 in Berlin. The company employs a multinational team consisting of 30 highly skilled employees working in offices in the United Kingdom, Germany and Spain.

To launch company operations in Spain, EuroOne purchased Rapido Finance SLU issuing short-term loans under the NetCredit brand in August 2017. The acquired subsidiary was established in 2016 and has issued 20,000 loans worth EUR 6 million to date.

EuroOne plans to gain significant market share in the region by expanding in Spain and entering new markets. The product portfolio of EuroOne currently includes short-term and personal loans, with more consumer products planned in the near future.

80% of EuroOne’s customer base comes from mobile. EuroOne customers are aged between 22-70 and earn between EUR 800 and EUR 2000 a month. Typically they borrow money to cover unexpected expenses, such as medical expenses, home repairs or helping family and friends.

EuroOne creates consumer finance loans by using sophisticated artificial intelligence techniques and tight scoring applications. EuroOne proprietary technology calculates the expected lifetime value (LTV) for each prospect by using hundreds of data points acquired from traditional and nontraditional sources, such as information from Internet browsers and telecom providers.

Creditstar offers loans granted in the Czech Republic on Mintos marketplace

Creditstar Group is strengthening its presence on the Mintos marketplace by offering short-term and personal loans granted in the Czech Republic. Loans will be listed both in euro (EUR) and Czech koruna (CZK).

Creditstar is one of the leading non-bank lenders in Europe, offering unsecured consumer loans in eight countries. The Czech Republic is the third Creditstar country, alongside Poland and Spain, that will have loans on the Mintos marketplace. To date, Creditstar loans worth more than EUR 8.4 million have already been financed through the Mintos marketplace.

Czech Republic-issued Creditstar loans on the Mintos marketplace will range from CZK 1 000 to CZK 19 000, with a repayment period of up to three months. The average net annual return to investors will reach 12%.

Creditstar will offer a buyback guarantee for loans that are delinquent for more than 60 days. The obligations of Creditstar Czech will be guaranteed by Creditstar Group. To retain its skin in the game, Creditstar will keep at least 5% of each loan on the Mintos marketplace on its balance sheet.

The company puts a strong emphasis on responsible lending policies and individual customer service. The typical Creditstar client is an active, young male, 26-35 years old, living in a small town. Creditstar has a strict credit policy – only around 30% of applications are accepted. Debt collection companies are involved in the recovery of non-performing loans.

The company is headquartered in Estonia, where Creditstar is a market leader with a 40% market share. Creditstar has established subsidiaries and provides services in Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The total number of active customers throughout the Creditstar Group currently exceeds 272 000.

The aggregate loan portfolio of Creditstar Group was EUR 52 million as of June 2017. The company has EUR 13.1 million in equity and EUR 58.8 million in assets. Creditstar has been profitable each year since its founding in 2006. Last year, it generated EUR 1.6 million in net profits.

At the beginning of the year, Creditstar Group was also selected as one of 10 Ruban d’Honneur recipients for the ELITE Award for Growth Strategy of the Year in the 2016/17 European Business Awards. Creditstar was one of only 110 finalists announced; over 33 000 businesses participated in the competition. The panel of independent judges praised Creditstar for its strong growth and core values of innovation, ethics, and success.

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