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How Does LendingTree Get Paid?

LendingTree is compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order). LendingTree does not include all lenders, savings products, or loan options available in the marketplace.
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LendingTree is an advertising-supported comparison service. The site features products from our partners as well as institutions which are not advertising partners. While we make an effort to include the best deals available to the general public, we make no warranty that such information represents all available products. We are compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order).
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Alex Cook

Staff Writer

  • Expertise: Personal finance, financial planning, small business
  • Education: University of Michigan

 


Alex Cook is a former staff writer who covered various personal finance topics for LendingTree, including personal loans, small business lending, studies, surveys and assets content.

Before joining LendingTree, Alex worked as an SEO specialist for a digital marketing agency, a freelance sportswriter and a legal assistant, often applying his skills as a writer and editor.

Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Michigan and is based in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Articles by Alex Cook

What Is a Promissory Note?

A promissory note is a legally binding written agreement that includes specific details about a loan’s terms. When a payer and payee (also known as... read more

Who Can Request to See Your Credit Report?

Your credit report contains your credit history — your loans and credit cards, how much you’ve borrowed and whether you’ve made payments on time. Lenders... read more

What Is a Credit Privacy Number?

A credit privacy number (CPN) is a fraudulent alternative to a Social Security number (SSN). Sometimes people use them to hide their credit history, but... read more

How Long Does It Take to Fix a Credit Report Error?

If you find an error on your credit report, you can contact the credit bureaus to dispute that inaccurate information. In most cases, the credit... read more

What Do Credit Bureaus Do?

A credit bureau collects data on your borrowing history from lenders to create a credit report and a credit score, both of which are used... read more

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