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Loans in Switzerland for foreigners and cross-border commuters – here's how it works!

Switzerland attracts people from all over the world – and with them the question of financing options, especially when it comes to loans. Foreigners and cross-border commuters living and working here can quickly encounter obstacles in this area. If you are American, Portuguese, Spanish or of another nationality, work in Switzerland and would like to apply for a loan, this article will tell you what options are available and what you need to bear in mind.

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Passive income made easy: earn money without effort with crowdlending!

In a world in which financial independence and the generation of passive income are becoming increasingly important, innovative forms of investment are taking centre stage. Crowdlending is a particularly interesting method. In this article, we explain how to generate passive income with the help of crowdlending and carry out a sample calculation for a budget of CHF 25,000.

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Crowdlending, crowdfunding, crowdinvesting – what's the difference?

The direct lending and borrowing of money is now a permanent fixture in the Swiss financial market. The crowd is everywhere: crowdlending, crowdfunding, crowdinvesting. But what are the differences? We shed light on the jungle of terms.

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Google users ask: Is lend.ch reputable?

Since 2016, we at LEND have been offering low-interest rates for our borrowers and a good return for our investors. Thanks to our TV ads, poster campaigns and, above all, the many recommendations we have received, our crowdlending platform has become a household name in the Swiss lending sector.