Trusted by 2,000+ co-lenders across Nigeria

Make the Switch to Higher Returns

Fund verified salary-backed loans and earn up to 40% annual returns with predictable monthly cashflow. Start with as little as ₦50,000.

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Verified by:

₦500m+

Total Loans Funded

200+

Active Co-lenders

40%

Annual Returns

99.2%

Repayment Rate

Why Colend

Built for smart investors who value impact

Money should work for everyone. We make it even better with embedded passive income in a safe, secured environment.

Make Impact

Salary loans to approved workers are life savers. Support a need today and change a life tomorrow.

Affordable Entry

Start with as little as ₦50,000. Get your money working for you from day one — no minimums, no barriers.

Short Tenors

Average loan tenor: 4–18 months. Quicker turnaround means faster reinvestment and compounding growth.

Monthly Cashflow

Salary loans get repaid in installments during payday directly from employer payroll. No long waits.

Intuitive Dashboard

Track every transaction from your palm. Real-time insights on your portfolio, returns, and repayments.

Auto Funding

Set funding preferences and let your money work while you sleep. No manual marketplace visits needed.

Simple Process

Three steps to start earning

Getting started takes less than 5 minutes. No paperwork, no delays.

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Create Account & Fund

Sign up for free, verify your identity, and top up your wallet with any amount from ₦50,000.

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Browse & Fund Loans

Explore verified salary-backed loan requests on the marketplace. Select and fund with a single click.

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Earn & Reinvest

Receive monthly repayments into your wallet. Reinvest automatically or withdraw to your bank account.

Our Mission

We are building a partnership that pays

Our mission is to pave the way for the future of finance by creating a marketplace for individuals and institutions to earn, make impact and support access to funds by validly employed Nigerians digitally.

Choice of products

Full privilege to choose loan categories to back.

100% transparent

Full insight on loan funds — number, amount, returns & payback date.

Boost your income

Use monthly funds flow to back new requests and grow returns.

Auto Funding

Set preferences and save yourself the hassle of manual transactions.

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Colend Dashboard

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Loan LN-38291A funded

2 minutes ago

₦500,000

Monthly payout received

Today, 9:00 AM

+₦45,000

Auto-fund activated

Yesterday

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Testimonials

Loved by co-lenders nationwide

"Colend changed my perspective on investing. The monthly cashflow is incredibly consistent and the dashboard makes tracking everything so easy."

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Adaeze O.

Co-lender since 2024

"I started with ₦100,000 and within 8 months I had grown my portfolio significantly. The auto-fund feature is a game-changer for busy professionals."

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Emeka K.

Co-lender since 2023

"What I love most is the transparency. I can see every loan detail, track repayments, and know exactly when my returns are due. No hidden fees whatsoever."

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Funke A.

Co-lender since 2024

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us

Colend is a co-lending marketplace that connects individuals and institutions with verified salary-backed loans. You fund loans and earn predictable monthly returns from borrower repayments.

You can start co-lending with as little as ₦50,000. There is no maximum limit — fund as many loans as your wallet balance allows.

All loans are salary-backed. Repayments are deducted directly from borrowers' payroll or salary accounts by their employers, significantly reducing default risk.

Returns are paid monthly as borrowers make their installment repayments. You can reinvest automatically or withdraw to your bank account.

As with any investment, there is some risk. However, salary-backed loans have a 99.2% repayment rate. Colend also provides insurance coverage on funded loans to protect your capital.

Your funds are tied to the loan tenor (4–18 months). Monthly repayments flow to your wallet, which you can withdraw or reinvest at any time.

Limited spots available

Ready to make your money work harder?

Join thousands of co-lenders earning predictable monthly returns while making a real impact on Nigerian workers' lives.

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