Security and Safety

The Income platform is an intermediary between the investor and the Loan Originators, offering a range of carefully selected loans of the highest creditworthiness; however, the investor shall assume all possible risks: risk of full or partial loss of funds allocated for funding (capital); absence of potential profit and financial liquidity risks.

These scenarios are extremely unlikely. Income, acting as the representative for the creditors, will ensure that investments are repaid. If necessary, Loan Originators may need to transfer the pledged loan book to Income, or other measures may be taken to guarantee investment repayment.

What if the borrower defaults?

What if the Loan Originator defaults?

Buyback Obligation

Every loan on Income comes with a Buyback Obligation. If a loan becomes more than 60 days overdue, it will be bought back from you with the full principal and interest, ensuring your investment is protected.

Cashflow Buffer

Cashflow Buffer is determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the LO’s loan portfolio, assessing the quality, profitability, and potential risks such as economic fluctuations or unforeseen events. The core of the Cashflow Buffer is the “Junior Share,” which is set based on these assessments to cover potential losses. If an LO defaults, the Cashflow Buffer is activated, prioritizing the repayment of investors’ principal and interest from the collected loan repayments and any profit generated from the loan portfolio that is listed on Income. 

Safeguarding investor assets

Income adheres to rigorous internal protocols to protect investor assets, ensuring a distinct separation from its own assets. This involves meticulous record-keeping, regular reconciliation of internal records, and robust controls to mitigate the risk of loss for investors.

Financial assets owned by Income investors are securely held in separate accounts, while uninvested funds are safeguarded in reputable institutions across the European Union. These funds are allocated exclusively for executing investor orders, whether for investment purposes or withdrawals. By holding these funds in safeguarding accounts, they remain insulated from Income’s financial obligations, thus providing an additional layer of security against Income creditors’ claims.

Platform Stability Assurance

In the rare scenario where Income Company faces operational challenges, we have robust measures in place to safeguard your investments. An experienced insolvency administrator would oversee the orderly settlement of all ongoing investments. Furthermore, we’ve partnered with a Certified Auditor Office to ensure that all data is securely backed up and accessible, guaranteeing the continuity of your investment journey with us.

Market Adaptability

Like any market, investing in loans offers dynamic opportunities as conditions evolve. While interest rates and market conditions may fluctuate due to various macroeconomic factors, such as economic shifts or geopolitical events, these changes also present the potential for growth and adaptation. Income Company is poised to navigate through these fluctuations, aiming to harness opportunities for our investors.

Regulatory Vigilance and Diversification

We proactively manage the impact of legislative changes on our business model and the broader Income marketplace. Our thorough due diligence process assesses the regulatory landscape of each lending company we partner with, minimizing regulatory and compliance risks. To further enhance the resilience of your investments, we recommend diversifying your portfolio across various countries and investment types, thereby spreading and mitigating potential risks.

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