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BTCJam Now Uses Credit Scores to Set Borrowers’ Interest Rates

Bitcoin peer-to-peer lending network BTCJam has implemented a risk-based pricing model, changing the way it sets borrowing interest rates in an attempt to improve users’ security. The model, widely used by lenders in the mortgage and financial services industries, sets the borrower’s interest rate based upon their credit score; the higher the credit score, the lower […]

Business  ·  20 March 2015
Exchanges

Chinese Exchange Yuanbao Now Lets Customers Mortgage Their Bitcoin

Chinese exchange Yuanbao.com is now offering P2P lending, with borrowers using bitcoins and other digital assets as collateral.

Business  ·  20 October 2014
Loans

Bitcoin Lender BTCJam Reports No Customer Funds Lost in Hack

P2P bitcoin lending startup BTCJam has said no funds were lost after a security breach at its mail provider.

Business  ·  12 August 2014
Exchanges

How Bitcoin Empowers Global Peer-to-Peer Lender BTCJam

The startup uses bitcoin to shift value around the globe, allowing anyone to borrow via its platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 June 2014