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What is the marketplace performance page for?

The marketplace performance page includes performance data for Prosper marketplace loans. Using this data, lenders can gain a better understanding of the dynamics of the Prosper marketplace, and use that knowledge to influence your lending strategy.

For example, when you have adjusted all of the listing criteria to your liking, you can click "View matching listings" to view active listings that match those criteria or click "Save as portfolio plan" to create a portfolio plan which automatically bids on listings that match those criteria.

What do the loan criteria fields mean?

To narrow the scope of your research, you can adjust the origination date of the loans measured and the observation date of the data you are viewing.

  • Origination date: Choose the range of origination dates (loan start dates) within which to study loan performance. When you choose an origination date range, the data you are viewing will only include loans which originated within a particular date range.
  • Observation date: You may observe loan performance from any date starting today and going back to the first origination date for Prosper loans. You may not choose an observation date in the future.

Additionally, you can use the same criteria that you use when doing an advanced listing search or creating a portfolio plan to filter your marketplace performance data. Just click the "Edit criteria" link below the observation date chooser. Learn more about advanced search criteria.

What do all the numbers mean in the results?

Both tables display data in volume ($ value of loans) and units (# of loans). In each table, the top row represents 100% of the data displayed, and the rows beneath the top row represent percentages of the top row.

Estimated Return


The estimated return table estimates average annual returns for all of the loans in the currently selected portfolio. If a particular credit grade does not have sufficient loan payment observations to measure, the message "Not enough loans to calculate performance data" will be displayed. Learn more about calculating estimated return.

Metrics include:

Performance metric Definition
Average lender rate The dollar-weighted average lender rate on all loans in the currently selected portfolio.
Net charge-offs Unpaid principal and collection fees minus proceeds from executed debt sales.
Adjustment (interest and fees) Uncollected interest on charge-offs minus paid late fees. Learn more about late fees.
Prosper servicing fee Prosper's annual lender servicing fee. The lender servicing fee is 1% per annum for AA-HR borrowers. See the history of Prosper fee changes.
Average annual return The estimated average annual rate of return for loans in the currently selected portfolio.


Performance data


The performance data measures loan activity as a percentage of initial loan amounts. Metrics include:

Performance metric Volume ($) definition Unit (#) definition
Loans originated Initial loan amount of total loans made Total number of loans made
Active, not yet billed Initial loan amount of loans which are active (not paid off and not charged-off) but have not yet been billed. These loans are not yet one month from origination. Number of loans which are active but have not yet been billed.
Active, billed, <1 month late Initial loan amount of loans which are active (not paid off and not charged-off), have been billed at least once, and are less than one month late. Number of loans which are active, have been billed at least once, and are less than one month late.
Active, billed, 1+ months late Initial loan amount of loans which are active (not paid off and not charged-off), have been billed at least once, and are at least one month late. Number of loans which are active, have been billed at least once, and are at least one month late.
Paid in full Initial loan amount of loans which have been paid off in full. Number of loans which have been paid off in full.
Pre-charge-off payments Total of principal payments made on charge-offs before loans were charged-off. (not applicable)
Charge-offs Total of principal balances on loans which have been charged-off after being more than 120 days (~4 months) past due. Number of loans which have been charged-off.
Recoveries Total dollar amount of post-charge-off payments received on charge-offs. (not applicable)
Net charge-offs Net principal loss of charge-offs. Loan principal balance at charge-off less any post-charge-off recoveries and any proceeds received if loan was sold to a debt buyer. (not applicable)


Delinquency activity


The delinquency activity table measures loan delinquencies as a percentage of current loan principal balances for accounts that have been billed. Metrics include:

Performance metric Volume ($) definition Unit (#) definition
Loans active, billed Current principal balance of loans which are active (not paid off and not charged-off) and have been billed at least once. Loans are billed one month after origination. Number of loans which are active and have been billed at least once
Current Current principal balance of loans which are active, billed, and less than 16 days past due. Loans are not considered late until they are more than 15 days past due. Number of loans which are active, billed, and less than 16 days past due.
Late (16-30 days) Current principal balance of loans which are active, billed, and 16-30 days past due Number of loans which are active, billed, and 16-30 days past due
1-3 months late Current principal balance of loans which are active, billed, and between 1 and 4 months past due Number of loans which are active, billed, and between 1 and 4 months past due
1 month late Current principal balance of loans which are active, billed, and between 1 and 2 months past due Number of loans which are active, billed, and between 1 and 2 months past due
2 months late Current principal balance of loans which are active, billed, and between 2 and 3 months past due Number of loans which are active, billed, and between 2 and 3 months past due
3 months late Current principal balance of loans which are active, billed, and between 3 and 4 months past due Number of loans which are active, billed, and between 3 and 4 months past due


Please note:
  • Marketplace performance data is subject to change without notice due to various factors. Performance data volatility is most noticeable within 5 business days of today's date due to collections and payment activity.
  • You should be aware of dates of significant data changes which may affect your interpretation of marketplace performance data.
  • Estimated return is intended to help you understand the risks and return associated with the selected portfolio of loans. Actual performance may differ from expected performance.

Excluded loans


Loans which have been repurchased by Prosper are not included in marketplace performance data.
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