17 August 2026

PeerBerry adds Canadian lender Paydayloanplus

Canadian lender Paydayloanplus (https://paydayloanplus.ca/) is joining PeerBerry with short-term loans offering an annual return of 8.5%. Loans originated by Paydayloanplus CA are secured by both a buyback guarantee and a Group guarantee.

The first Paydayloanplus CA loans are expected to be available on PeerBerry before the end of August and will subsequently be listed on the platform every business day.

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The addition of Paydayloanplus further expands the supply of short-term loans on PeerBerry. Since the beginning of 2026, the share of short-term loans in PeerBerry’s outstanding portfolio has increased by approximately 179% – from 7% to 19.5%. This is a positive development for investors, as short-term loans remain among the most popular investment opportunities on the platform.

With the addition of the Canadian lender, 35 loan originators from 17 countries now offer investment opportunities on PeerBerry, providing investors with broader geographic diversification and access to a wide range of loan products.

Short-term lending in Canada: strong demand in a regulated market

Short-term loans are designed primarily to help borrowers manage temporary cash-flow gaps and cover unexpected or necessary expenses.

Payday loans, one segment of Canada’s short-term lending market, typically involve relatively small amounts and short repayment periods. Borrowers may access up to CAD 1,500, with repayment periods of up to 62 days, while repayments are generally structured around the borrower’s payday schedule.

Demand for this type of financing is largely needs-driven. Research by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) found that approximately 45% of surveyed payday-loan users typically borrowed to cover unexpected necessities, such as car repairs, while 41% used the funds for expected necessary expenses, such as utility bills. The research also shows that short-term credit is used across different income groups and is not limited exclusively to lower-income consumers.

Repayment capacity remains central to responsible lending

The short duration of these loans makes careful borrower assessment and responsible lending practices particularly important.

Because repayments are typically linked to borrowers’ regular income cycles, lenders need to assess whether customers have sufficient and stable income to meet their repayment obligations while continuing to cover their regular expenses.

Effective credit assessment, income verification, appropriate loan sizing, and repayment schedules aligned with borrowers’ cash flows are therefore essential elements of responsible short-term lending. These practices help lenders identify customers with adequate repayment capacity while reducing the risk of borrowers taking on obligations they may not be able to meet.

A well-defined regulatory environment

Canada has strengthened its regulatory framework for high-cost and short-term credit in recent years, including limits on borrowing costs.

Payday lending is primarily regulated at the provincial level, with requirements covering areas such as lender licensing, borrowing costs, and consumer protection.

The combination of continued consumer demand, an established regulatory framework, and widespread adoption of digital financial services makes Canada an attractive market for experienced digital lenders. At the same time, sustainable growth in short-term lending depends on disciplined underwriting, responsible lending practices, and effective risk management.