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Underwriting basics: How we evaluate and approve retail partners

Источник: Affirm

Underwriting basics: How we evaluate and approve retail partners

Source: Affirm

Affirm’s business underwriting process helps us to determine if a partnership with a specific merchant is the right fit.

September 25, 2026

Payment options through Affirm are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Your rate will be 0–36% APR based on credit, and is subject to an eligibility check. Affirm Pay in 4 payment option is 0% APR.

Options depend on your purchase amount and may vary by merchant. A down payment may be required. For example, at a purchase price of $400 you could pay a down payment of $80, followed by 12 monthly payments of $28.88 at 15% APR or 4 interest-free payments of $100 every 2 weeks. Affirm availability and eligibility may vary. Restrictions apply. See affirm.com/terms#use.

The Affirm Money™ Account is held with Cross River Bank (CRB), Member FDIC. Affirm is not a bank. FDIC insurance covers accounts held with CRB in the event CRB fails. California residents: Affirm Loan Services, LLC is licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Loans are made or arranged pursuant to California Financing Law license 60DBO-111681.

The Affirm Card is a Visa® debit card issued by Evolve Bank & Trust (Evolve) or Stride Bank, N.A. (Stride), Members FDIC, pursuant to licenses from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Affirm is not a bank. FDIC insurance will only cover the failure of Evolve and/or Stride. Learn more. The Affirm Card is not available to residents of U.S. territories.

The one-time-use Affirm virtual card is issued by CRB, Sutton Bank, or Celtic Bank, Members FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Affirm, Inc., NMLS ID 1883087. Affirm Loan Services, LLC, NMLS ID 1479506. For licenses and disclosures, see affirm.com/licenses.

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