As of today, analysis by Mortgage Solutions of Lendy loan data found a total of £153,067,481 worth of loans are overdue, some by almost 1,000 days.
This has soared from £112m worth of loans at the end of October 2018.
Accounts on hold
The administrators’ action means those who have lent money through the service and either still have unused balances or returned funds cannot withdraw it until a full reconciliation has taken place.
In a letter to all investors, RSM Restructuring Advisory joint administrator Damian Webb said: “The Administrators are currently reviewing the Lendy loan book with a view to effecting an orderly wind down.
“We are working with the borrowers and enforcement agents to realise the assets and maximise returns to investors.
The investors’ online accounts will remain open, however there will be restrictions on withdrawing funds until further notice,” he said.
FCA asset restriction
Lendy operated a separate account for holding client money and the administrators are reviewing this account.
The letter noted that in principle any positive available funds balance in an individual’s online account will be held within the client account for the benefit of that particular investor.
Webb explained it was necessary to complete this process following the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) placing Lendy under an asset restriction.
“As you may be aware, Lendy was made subject to an asset restriction by the FCA, which has meant that payments from Lendy’s bank account have been restricted and no payments will be released until a full reconciliation has been completed,” he said.
A further update is expected towards the end of this week.