Earnest Alternatives

Earnest is described as 'Technology enabled lender that rewards financially responsible people with better rates than traditional lenders' and is an website. There are more than 10 alternatives to Earnest, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, SaaS, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Earnest alternative is Upstart, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Earnest are Student Loan Hero, LendingClub, On Deck and MentorWorks Education Capital.

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  1. Upstart icon
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    A smarter loan. You earned it. Upstart is an online lending platform that uses data to bring together high potential borrowers and investors.

    10 Upstart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Upstart is the most popular Web-based alternative to Earnest.

    • Upstart is the most popular free alternative to Earnest.

    • Upstart is Free and ProprietaryEarnest is also Free and Proprietary
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    Student Loan Hero is an online tool that helps borrowers figure out the smartest way to manage and pay off student loans. Our app allows you to sync both federal and private student loan data into an easy-to-use dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. LendingClub icon
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    We’re transforming the banking system to make credit more affordable and investing more rewarding. We operate at a lower cost than traditional bank lending programs and pass the savings on to borrowers in the form of lower rates and to investors in the form of solid returns.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
    • LendingClub is the most popular iPhone alternative to Earnest.

    • LendingClub is the most popular commercial alternative to Earnest.

    • LendingClub is Paid and ProprietaryEarnest is Free and Proprietary
  4. On Deck icon
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    Launched in 2007, OnDeck connects Main Street businesses – such as restaurants, retailers, and other service providers – directly to capital. The proprietary OnDeck technology platform uses data aggregation and electronic payment technology to analyze the financial health of...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    MentorWorks provides an alternative to loans via income share agreement (ISAs) to fund students' higher education and certificate programs as well as the career coaching via the Talent Accelerator Platform (TAP) to help students find full-time jobs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • MentorWorks Education Capital is the most popular SaaS alternative to Earnest.

    • MentorWorks Education Capital is Free and ProprietaryEarnest is also Free and Proprietary
  6. CommonBond icon
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    CommonBond is an online lending company that makes education finance better. Through CommonBond, our members gain access to a robust suite of low fixed- and variable-rate student loan products to refinance existing student loans after graduation or to finance an MBA while in...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. cafeloans icon
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    Cafe Loans is a streamlined approach to get restaurants the working capital they need to grow.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8.  Like
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    Personal Loans and Online Loans in Minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Vouch icon
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    With Vouch loans you are more than a credit score, because you create a network of people who sponsor you. Sponsor people you trust and invite people to sponsor you. When people sponsor each other they can help each other get better loans.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Vouch is the most popular Android, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Earnest.

    • Vouch is Free and ProprietaryEarnest is also Free and Proprietary
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    FundMore-ai is an automated underwriting system that uses machine learning to streamline the pre-funding process for loans.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Affirm icon
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    Affirm offers easy financing - without a catch. There are no gimmicks like deferred interest or hidden fees, so the total you see at checkout is always what you’ll actually pay.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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