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Best SME crowdlending platforms

Platforms in the «Best SME crowdlending platforms» category, ordered by overall score. Open any entry for an in-depth review and the full record of investor feedback.

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Pros
  • Amortising loans — monthly cashflow back to your account.
  • Yields of 7–11 % p.a. on diversified portfolios.
  • Direct funding of the real economy.
Risks
  • SME default rates rise sharply in recessions.
  • Most loans are unsecured or backed only by a personal guarantee.
  • Sector concentration risk (retail, hospitality, construction).
How to choose

Picking a platform in «Best SME crowdlending platforms».

  • Per-cohort statistics: blended numbers hide bad vintages — insist on by-year data.
  • Underwriting: who scores the credit, and is the methodology disclosed?
  • Diversification: spread across 25+ businesses minimum, across sectors.
FAQ

Frequently asked.

What default rate is realistic on SME crowdlending?

3–7 % annualised on diversified portfolios is the European norm. Spikes to 10 %+ in recessions are well documented.