Disclosure
How HawkLend makes money.
We're committed to being transparent about how we earn. Here's the full story.
The short version
Lenders, card issuers, and insurance carriers pay us a referral fee when a consumer connects with them through our site. The fee is the same regardless of which lender you choose, and the fee is paid by the lender — not by you.
What this means in practice
- You never pay HawkLend a fee.
- The rates you see are the same rates you'd see going direct to the lender.
- We never receive compensation tied to which lender you pick — so we have no incentive to push one over another.
How rankings work
Our editorial rankings (e.g. "Best Personal Loans of May 2026") are based on documented criteria: APR competitiveness, fee transparency, funding speed, customer satisfaction. Lender payouts do not influence editorial rankings. See our Editorial Policy for the full methodology.
Order of listings
On comparison tables, lenders are ordered by relevance to your query (e.g. lowest APR for your credit band) — not by payout size. We label sponsored placements clearly with a "Featured" or "Ad" badge.
Questions?
Email info@hawklend.com.