Personal finance, unbroken

Personal finance is broken

Let's unbreak it. Compare loans transparently — and help us build finance that rewards people, not corporations.

Why we’re here

So what’s actually broken?

We say it a lot, so here’s what we mean. Three ways the system is quietly built against you — and the reason we’re trying to do things differently.

We owe more than ever

US households now carry a record $18.8 trillion in debt, with credit-card balances up 63% in five years. For all the apps and advice out there, people keep sliding further into the red.

Americans Owe More Than Ever. Should We Be Worried?

We’ve never had easier access to our own credit scores and reports

We’ve never had easier access to credit — or to our own credit scores and reports. It was sold as putting you in control. Mostly it’s made the companies behind it richer on commissions and fees, while everyday finances haven’t really improved.

How Credit Score Apps Make Money and What It Costs You

And it’s kept hard to follow

Fine print, vague fees and wide APR ranges make it genuinely hard to see what you’re signing up for, or to compare your options side by side. That confusion is exactly what keeps people stuck in debt.

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From compare to cashback

How it works

1

Create a free account (optional)

Save your comparisons and — once cashback launches — receive your share. Comparing loans is open to everyone, no sign-up required.

2

Compare personal loan providers

Browse and compare a variety of personal loan options from top providers. Check out our loan comparison page.

3

Select the best option

Choose the loan that best suits your financial needs.

4

Start the application process

Click the link to begin your loan application on the lender’s website.

5

Complete your application

In the works

Finish on the lender’s site. If they approve you and pay us a referral commission, that’s what will fund the rewards below.

6

Get rewarded

In the works

Our goal is to share part of that commission back with you. We’re building this now — follow along as it rolls out.

Steps 5 & 6 are where we're headed — cashback isn't live yet.

Get early access

Create a free account and we'll let you know the moment cashback and new features go live.

Create a free account

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Payment Calculator

Example
Monthly payment$106.24over 60 payments
  • Principal$5,000
  • Interest$1,374.11
  • Origination fees$250
Total you'll pay$6,624.11

Borrowing $5,000 costs you $1,624.11 in interest and fees.

Payment breakdown over time

PrincipalInterestBalance
$106.24$0$5,000$0Month 1Month 60

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