prosper

Over the past couple of years, lenders have tightened their purse strings, making it harder for even the most creditworthy consumers to land a loan the traditional way. But as the banks' wallets closed, other ones have opened: Peer-to-peer lending sites like Lending Club and Prosper have provided a...

After a nine-month hiatus, peer-to-peer lender Prosper.com is back with a new and improved lending service. Thanks to its recent SEC registration the improved Prosper.com is now available to borrowers in 46 states and lenders in 14, with plans to expand nationwide in the near future. For the...