Maneo.jp today launched the first active p2p lending service in Japan. The service connects lenders (aged 20-65) and borrowers (aged 20-60). Maneo verifies the identity, credit grade and the income of potential borrowers (minimum annual income required is approx. 30,000 US$). Borrowers then create a loan listing and set a maximum interest rate. Lenders can [...]
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Maneo launch in Japan
October 15th, 2008 — , Japan, launch, maneo, maneo.jp from wiseclerk @ P2P-Banking.com
Maneo to introduce p2p lending in Japan
August 1st, 2008 — , Japan, j-seed ventures, maneo, maneo.jp, pre-launch from wiseclerk @ P2P-Banking.com
Maneo.jp aims to be the first active p2p lending service in Japan. Their mission statement (from a press release):
maneo Inc. plans to offer a user friendly and highly secure online community for people to borrow and lend money through an online auction system. maneo is about helping people lend and borrow money with [...]
