Affirm Financing

Affirm Financing - Online Purchases

We accept the following forms of payment for online orders placed on JohnAtencio.com: American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, PayPal and Affirm.

 

What is Affirm?

Affirm is a financing alternative to credit cards and other credit-payment products. Affirm offers instant loan decisioning for online John Atencio purchases to be paid in fixed monthly installments over 3, 6, or 12 months.

 

Why buy with Affirm?

• Buy and receive your purchase right away, and pay for it over several months.This payment option allows you to split the price of your purchase into fixed payment amounts that fit your monthly budget.
• If Affirm approves your loan, you'll see your loan terms before you make your purchase. See exactly how much you owe each month, the number of payments you must make, and the total amount of interest you'll pay over the course of the loan. There are no hidden fees.
• The application process is secure and real-time. Affirm asks you for a few pieces of information. After you provide this information, Affirm notifies you of the loan amount that you're approved for, the interest rate, and the number of months that you have to pay off your loan -- all within seconds.
• You don't need a credit card to make a purchase. Affirm lends to the merchant directly on your behalf.
• You may be eligible for Affirm financing even if you don't have an extensive credit history. Affirm bases its loan decision not only on your credit score, but also on several other data points about you.
• Affirm reminds you by email and SMS before your upcoming payment is due. Enable Autopay to schedule automatic monthly payments on your loan.

 

Affirm Terms of Service - Eligibility

To sign up for Affirm, you 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
• Provide a phone number that receives SMS and is registered to the United States or U.S. territories
• Provide your full name, email address, date of birth, and the last 4 digits of your social security number to help us verify your identity.

 

How does Affirm work?

Affirm loan-application process steps:

1. After adding items to your shopping cart, proceed to check out and choose Pay with Affirm.
2. Affirm prompts you to enter a few pieces of information: Name, email, mobile phone number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your social security number. This information must be consistent and your own. All sensitive information is safely encrypted and protected using standard security protocols.
3. To ensure that you're the person making the purchase, Affirm sends a text message to your cell phone with a unique authorization code.
4. Enter the authorization code into the application form. Within a few seconds, Affirm notifies you of the loan amount you're approved for, the interest rate, and the number of months you have to pay off your loan. You have the option to pay off your loan over three, six, or twelve months. Affirm states the amount of your fixed, monthly payments and the total amount of interest you'll pay over the course of the loan.
5. To accept Affirm's financing offer, click Confirm Loan and you're done.

After your purchase, you'll receive monthly email and SMS reminders about your upcoming payments. You can also set up autopay to avoid missing a payment. Your first monthly payment is due 30 days from the date that we (the merchant) processes your order.

 

FAQs

Can I use Affirm at a John Atencio boutique?

Yes, Affirm is also available at our John Atencio boutique locations.

 

What if I return my online order?

A return is not a problem as long as it complies with our return policy. If your return is processed after 30 days, you will be charge for the interest for your loan up until the date of the return. For select items, Affirm may require a down payment when your order is placed.

 

How does Affirm approve borrowers for loans?

• Affirm asks for a few pieces of personal information: Name, email address, mobile phone number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your social security number.
• Affirm verifies your identity with this information and makes an instant loan decision.
• Affirm bases its loan decision not only on your credit score, but also on several other data points. This means that you may be able to obtain financing from Affirm even if don't have an extensive credit history.

 

Why is my bank not listed?

Although Affirm is continually adding support for additional banks, they aren't able to connect to every bank at the present time. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you're unable to connect your bank, you'll need to complete your purchase with another payment method.

 

Why was I prompted for a down payment?

Affirm isn't always able to offer credit for the full amount you request. In these cases, Affirm asks you to make a down payment with a debit card for the remainder of your purchase. The down payment amount can't be changed and must be made upon confirming your loan and before the loan offer expires.

 

Will I see how much interest I am paying prior to accepting my loan?

Yes! Affirm works hard to be completely transparent. You'll see the amount of interest you'll owe on the terms page and again on the loan confirmation page. If you pay off your loan early, you'll receive a rebate for any interest that hasn't yet accrued.

 

What are Affirms fees?

The annual percentage rate (APR) on an Affirm loan ranges from 10% to 36%. Affirm discloses any required fees upfront before you make a purchase, so you know exactly what you will pay for your financing. Affirm does not charge any hidden fees, including annual fees.

 

Why is my Affirm interest rate so high?

When Affirm determines your annual percentage rate (APR), it evaluates a number of factors, including your credit score and other data about you. If you finance future purchases with Affirm, you may be eligible for a lower APR depending on your financial situation at the time of purchase. This APR calculator will give you an idea of how much interest you actually pay: https://www.affirm.com/apr-calculator

When you consider Affirm financing, carefully evaluate the loan terms that Affirm offers you and determine whether the monthly payments fit your budget.

 

How is interest on an Affirm loan calculated?

Affirm calculates the annual percentage rate (APR) of a loan using simple interest, which equals the rate multiplied by the loan amount and by the number of months the loan is outstanding. This model differs from compound interest, in which the interest expense is calculated on the loan amount and the accumulated interest on the loan from previous periods. Think about compound interest as "interest on interest," which can increase the loan amount. Credit cards, for example, use compound interest to calculate the interest expense on outstanding credit card debt.

 

Making Payments and Refunds

 

How do I make my payments?

Before each payment is due, Affirm sends you an email or SMS reminder with the installment amount that is coming due and the due date. You have the option to sign up for autopay, so you don't risk missing a payment. Follow these steps to make a payment:

1. Go to www.affirm.com/account.
2. Enter your mobile phone number. Affirm sends a personalized security PIN to your phone.
3. Enter this security PIN into the form on the next page and click Sign in.
4. After you sign in, a list of your loans appears, with payments that are coming due. Click the loan payment you would like to make.
5. Make a payment using a debit card or ACH bank transfer.

 

If I return an item, how do refunds work?

A refund posts to your Affirm account if we process your refund request. In the event that we issue you store credit instead of a refund, you are still responsible for paying off your Affirm loan. If you have already made loan payments or a down payment, Affirm issues a refund credit to the bank account or debit card that you used to make the payments.

 

How long does it take to get my money back in the event of a return?

A refund credit appears in your account within three to ten business days, depending on your bank's processing time.

 

Subject to eligibility. Payment options through Affirm are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders.