Earnest is a fintech lender specializing in student loan refinancing and private student loans. Affiliates earn $200 per funded refinance referral — one of the highest CPAs in the student loan space. Converts exceptionally well with graduate and professional school audiences.
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$200
30 days
$50
monthly
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Earnest pays well but the approval process is slow. Waited over two weeks to get accepted and had to resubmit additional information. Once in, the experience is smooth and payouts are accurate. Just be prepared for the longer onboarding compared to other networks.
Works best when your readers are already actively shopping for a financial product. Earnest placed in targeted content — comparisons, best-of lists, specific use-case articles — converts far better than generic placements. Intent is everything in this category.