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Private Credit & Lending

Peer-to-Peer Lending at Scale (LendingClub, Prosper, Upstart Whole Loans)

Buy whole-loan portfolios directly from P2P platforms — 6–12% net yield with algorithmic underwriting.

Overview

P2P platforms (LendingClub, Prosper, Upstart) sell WHOLE LOANS (not fractional notes) to institutional/accredited buyers at $500K+ tickets. You own the full loan, get all interest, take all default risk. Algorithmic underwriting + platform-provided servicing removes operational burden. Net yields 6–12% after charge-offs, better than fractional notes retail investors get. Best via multi-vintage diversification across 500+ loans. Some platforms offer 'flex' access to sub-$500K deployments via managed accounts.

Best fit
$500K+ deployable capitalYield-focused family officesSDIRA holders
Estimated impact
6–12% net yield with true diversification

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