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Old 06-02-2008, 09:07 AM   #1
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Default I've created a loan listing on Prosper.com

I'm excited for two reasons: I'm taking part in P2P lending and I'm going to get the back yard fixed.

Does anyone here have any Prosper success stories?

If anyone is interested in endorsing or lending, here is my listing:
http://www.prosper.com/lend/listing....stingID=342923

Your help would be much appreciated!
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Old 06-02-2008, 01:06 PM   #2
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I withdrew the original listing and re-listed with a lower starting rate. The original listing was 50% funded within a couple of hours so I figured I'd make out OK with a lower rate. I was also going to join groups, but those had to be invited/approved...I will do that before a subsequent loan, if I do it again.

New listing is: http://www.prosper.com/lend/listing....stingID=343086
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Old 06-02-2008, 04:19 PM   #3
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I should have used the referral link rather than just a direct link to the listing. Borrowers get $50 and lenders get $25 for each referred member.

Please use this link if you are interested in becoming a member of Prosper.com or if you want to help me fix my back yard.
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I never heard of this service. Sounds interesting I'll read up on it maybe it's worth a look?
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Lynn (of Wise Bread) wrote a post about Prosper a while back if you are interested.
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Old 06-08-2008, 04:16 PM   #6
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I have a Prosper loan that I took out back in March and so far I've been very happy that I did it. I managed to get a $3,000 loan at 12% interest which allowed me to save some money by paying off my scooter loan and also allowed to buy a new camera.
I've also invested a small amount back in Prosper and so far I'm gaining a return of 16.9%.
I like the system very much and I would definitely recommend it. In listing something, I can't stress detail enough. People want to know absolutely everything and are more likely to bid on your loan if they have all the information about your finances.
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Thanks for the link Julie...I read the article, and yes it is very interesting and informative about the Prosper loans.
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I am a current lender on prosper. Only have about $1,100 invested and earning an average of 11% mostly to people with AA credit rating. I am cringing at the thought of getting my first late payment. Hopefully everyone will pay as they agreed too.

If you are interested in joining as a lender, please visit: http://www.prosper.com/join/lend/gary500

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Old 06-11-2008, 04:41 PM   #9
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My loan closed at 7.1% and the money was deposited yesterday. I love this website. I'll definitely be using it again if the need arises, rather than going to the credit union.

My referral link: http://www.prosper.com/join/bishop491
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Wow that is an absolutely fantastic loan rate! Congratulations!
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