Earnest, founded in 2013, is a technology company that insists on providing exceptional student lending products and services to earn happy clients. Every day, Earnest employees, or as we like to call ourselves, Earnies, are working hard to shape thae next generation of finance. Earnest empowers people with the financial capital they need to live better lives. We strive to eliminate unnecessary costs from the system and offer our clients the lowest possible rates. Our mission is to make higher education accessible and affordable for everyone. Our products empower anyone seeking higher education to reduce the total price tag of their degree, supercharge their ability to pay down student debt, and get on the right financial track fast. Our values were built into the core of Earnest on day one. These values guide our ship and keep us constantly aligned. We believe in a culture that supports a Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable workforce where everyone can have a sense of belonging to each other and our mission. Earn Happy Customers Our success comes from anticipating their needs and providing the solutions they’re looking for Better is Better The path to great means getting better every day. We push ourselves, and each other, to remain curious and think differently. PhD in Moving Fast Our customers are tired of long wait times and large student loan bills so we constantly seek out ways to deliver faster. Passion for Challenges Perseverance and optimism are just the start to take on the inertia of a national trillion-dollar problem. Impact is a Team Sport We maximize our impact when we act as one team.