Advertiser Disclosure

BorrowerCompass is a free resource for readers, and we keep it free by earning money from some of the companies we write about. This page explains exactly how that works, because you deserve to know what's behind a recommendation before you act on it.

How we make money

We have advertising and affiliate relationships with some of the companies and products mentioned on this site. When you click certain links, get matched with a partner, or sign up for a product through us, we may be compensated. This compensation may take the form of a referral fee, a commission, or a fee for a qualified lead.

Some loan-related links route you to our marketplace partner, SortMyLoan, which connects borrowers with lenders. When you use those links, we may be compensated by SortMyLoan or its network.

How compensation affects what you read

Compensation can influence which products we write about and where they appear, including the order in which partners are listed. What it does not do is change our editorial assessments. We don't publish a positive description of a product because a company pays us, and we don't soften an honest criticism to protect a relationship. When we think a product is a bad deal, we say so, partner or not.

We don't review or feature every company in a given category, so the products you see here aren't a complete list of what's available in the market. Always compare options for yourself before deciding.

We are not a lender

BorrowerCompass is an educational and comparison platform. We are not a lender, a debt relief provider, a credit repair company, or a financial advisor. We don't make credit decisions, set rates, or approve applications. Any product you apply for is offered by a third party under its own terms, and your relationship for that product is with them, not with us.

Do your own diligence

The information here is general and educational. It isn't personalized financial, legal, or tax advice, and your situation may differ from the examples we describe. Rates, terms, fees, and eligibility are set by the individual companies and change frequently, so confirm the current details directly with any provider before you commit.

Questions about how we work? See our Editorial Policy or contact us.