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Why should I offer Affirm?
Affirm is a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financial services tool that enables patients to purchase products or services with full transparency and with no hidden fees that can be associated with traditional loans. Affirm may be a good option for your clients for the following reasons:
1. By enabling clients to spread out costs, you allow them to complete projects without paying the full amount up front.
2. Providing flexible payment options can alleviate financial stress for clients, and this may lead to an increase in transaction volume, improved satisfaction and loyalty towards your company.
3. By offering a structured payment plan through Affirm, you can reduce the effort spent on following up with clients for payments.
What is the transaction limit for your clients via Affirm?
Affirm supports a wide range of cart sizes, from $50 to $30,000 USD, but the amount the user is approved for will depend on their eligibility and credit worthiness. Affirm offers closed-end consumer loans and does not offer a line of credit products. Each loan will have its own application process.
What financing programs does Affirm offer?
Affirm offers a flexible checkout solution that presents affordable payment options for your clients. Approved clients can receive payment terms ranging from 3 to 36 months* (based on their eligibility) with just a few simple pieces of information.
Buying with Affirm is quick and easy — checking eligibility is a real-time decision, and returning clients just need to sign in to apply. Approved clients are then offered up to three payment options depending on factors such as their cart size and credit history.
How do my clients access Affirm as a payment option?
Whenever clients are using your payment solution, they will now have access to Affirm as an option on their project invoices. Clients can select Affirm as their payment method when they are ready to pay. Once approved clients confirm their payment plan, their order will process as usual with Affirm. They will make their payments at affirm.com or in the Affirm app, where they can turn on AutoPay.
What are Affirm's fees?
Affirm strives to keep your clients out of unhealthy debt by facilitating fair, transparent financing so they can pay over time for the things they love. With Affirm, clients will never pay late fees, hidden fees or annual fees. And never any compound interest either.
What are the Affirm interest rates?
The annual percentage rate (APR) on an Affirm loan ranges from 0–36% APR which is determined through Affirm’s eligibility check. Affirm charges simple interest only and discloses the payment options before the eligible clients makes a purchase, so they know exactly what they will pay for their financing. Affirm does not charge any hidden fees, including annual fees.
What is required to have an Affirm account?
To sign up for Affirm, the client must:
Be a resident of the U.S. (including U.S. territories)
Be at least 18 years old (19 if you’re a ward of the state in Nebraska)
Have a Social Security number
Own a phone number that receives SMS and is registered to the United States or U.S. territories
For more details, please see the Affirm Help Center.
How does Affirm approve borrowers for loans?
Affirm utilizes a proprietary method of approving consumers which considers data points such as the following:
➔ External data from credit reporting agencies
➔ Internal data with Affirm, including repayment history and the
➔ number of loans they currently have open
➔ Transaction info, including the purchase amount
* Rates from 0–36% APR. For example, a $800 purchase might cost $72.21/mo over 12 months at 15% APR. Payment options through Affirm are subject to an eligibility check, may not be available everywhere, and are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. CA residents: Loans by Affirm Loan Services, LLC are made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law license. For licenses and disclosures, see affirm.com/licenses.