Choose between managing tradeline orders for your own clients and referring brokers to TradelineScore. The programs have different responsibilities and different ways to earn.
Reviewer
Raquel Hudson, Tradeline Specialist
Reviewed by Raquel Hudson, Tradeline Specialist · Reviewed October 5, 2026
More than a decade of experience in tradeline placement, credit report analysis and client support.
Two roles, two ways to earn
Brokers serve their own clients, choose listings and manage orders through their broker dashboard. They earn through the markup or service margin they set for clients. Affiliates refer brokers to TradelineScore and earn a separate 10% recurring commission based on purchases made by the brokers they referred. A person may participate in both programs, and the earnings remain separate.
Broker earnings
You set your client markup or service margin using a fixed-dollar amount or a percentage. This is separate from affiliate referral commissions.
Affiliate earnings
You earn a 10% recurring commission based on purchases made by the brokers you referred. You do not manage their client orders.
Compare the programs
| Feature | Broker | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Serves own clients and manages tradeline orders. | Refers brokers to TradelineScore. |
| How earnings work | Client markup or service margin using fixed-dollar or percentage pricing. | 10% recurring commission based on purchases made by referred brokers. |
| Joining | Free and open signup. Agree to the broker terms. | Free and open signup. |
| Wholesale pricing | Available once your broker account is established. No initial order required. | The affiliate role is referral-based. See the confirmed account tools below. |
| Day-to-day role | Client service, choosing listings and managing orders. | Promotion and referrals, with clear affiliate disclosures. |
| Can use both | Yes. Broker earnings and affiliate commissions remain separate. | Yes. Broker earnings and affiliate commissions remain separate. |
What each account helps you do
Broker dashboard
Manage client accounts and orders, choose listings for clients, and check order status and expected posting dates. You can combine multiple listings for clients as part of your own service. Communicate with clients through your own methods.
Signup is free and open. Agree to the broker terms; no identity verification is required. Wholesale pricing is available once you become a broker, without a first-order wait.
See the broker setup guide for the next steps.
Affiliate portal
Your affiliate account provides:
- A Broker Signup Referral Link.
- Total registrations and View Registrations.
- Brokers and Commission sections.
- Sharing tools for X/Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook, LinkedIn, Telegram, Email and SMS.
Affiliate signup is free and open to everyone.
Which role fits you?
Serve clients directly
Choose the broker program if you want to serve clients directly and manage their tradeline orders.
For broker-specific reading, see White-Label Services and Managing Client Accounts.
Refer brokers
Choose the affiliate program if you want to refer brokers and earn a 10% recurring commission based on purchases made by the brokers you referred, without managing their client orders.
You may use both programs. Keep broker client earnings and affiliate commissions separate.
Disclose your affiliate relationship clearly when promoting TradelineScore. See the FTC’s endorsement guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the broker and affiliate programs?
Brokers manage tradeline orders for their own clients and earn through client markup or service margin. Affiliates refer brokers to TradelineScore and earn a separate 10% recurring commission based on purchases made by the brokers they referred.
Is it free to join?
Yes. Both programs are free to join. Brokers create an account and agree to the broker terms. Affiliate signup is also open.
Can I be a broker and an affiliate?
Yes. You can participate in both programs. Broker earnings from client markup or service margin and affiliate referral commissions are separate.
What does a broker manage?
Brokers manage client accounts and orders in their dashboard, choose listings for clients, and communicate with clients through their own methods. The dashboard shows order status and expected posting dates.
What does an affiliate account provide?
Affiliate accounts provide a broker signup referral link, registration tracking, access to broker and commission sections, and sharing options for promoting the referral link.
Choose the role that fits how you want to work.