For most people, a personal loan will be one of the cheapest ways to borrow money. That’s not all there is to it though: lenders weigh…
Peter Kent10th August 2020
We started Koyo to help create a world with greater mobility by providing everyone with their fundamental right to credit. This vision requires a laser…
Peter Kent30th October 2019
With Christmas shopping mania just around the corner, online fraud tends to peak due to the increased amount of online purchases with Black Friday, Christmas and…
Peter Kent17th October 2019
We started Koyo to make finance fairer. Right from the start, we had a specific problem in mind: most other lenders rely on a small…
Peter Kent28th August 2020
Since it first hit the UK at the start of 2020, coronavirus - or COVID-19 - has had a huge impact on the economy. It…
Peter Kent18th August 2020
Thinking of taking a loan from Koyo? Whilst APRs can be confusing, it’s important to understand what they mean, and how they impact the cost…
Peter Kent6th December 2019
I'm Jennifer (Risk Manager @ Koyo) and I attended the Open Banking Expo for the second time, this time with hands-on experience. There’s now evidence…
Jennifer Drake6th December 2019
Overview In the previous blog post, we introduced the tech culture at Koyo and outlined our two central, core values. In this blog post, we…
Guy Evans20th November 2019
Overview This is the first blog post about technology at Koyo. It is purposefully about culture. If the culture is right then everything else follows…
Guy Evans20th November 2019
At Koyo, we place significant focus on mission, vision and values – and hire accordingly. In our #KoyoLife series, we explore what it’s really like to work…
Peter Kent18th November 2019
Koyo raises $4.9m to launch online lending platform utilising Open Banking that will offer competitively priced loans to those new to credit, or new to…
Peter Kent1st November 2019
At Koyo, we place significant focus on mission, vision and values – and hire accordingly. In our #KoyoLife series, we explore what it’s really like to work…
Peter Kent17th October 2019
People might need to borrow money through a personal loan for many different reasons. It might be an emergency loan for a boiler breakdown, a new computer…
Peter Kent17th October 2019
Choosing the right way to borrow money can save a significant amount of money in the long-term. At Koyo, we explore the benefits of both, and outline what…
Peter Kent17th October 2019
If you’ve just moved to the UK, welcome! We know moving to a new country can be a daunting experience, so we’ve compiled a checklist of things…
Peter Kent17th October 2019
At Koyo, we pride ourselves on being open and transparent, especially when it comes to personal loans. In this article, we explore the most common…
Peter Kent17th October 2019