=== LenderFit – Lender Finder & Match Directory ===
Contributors: md5to
Tags: lender directory, loan finder, sba loans, business loans, affiliate
Requires at least: 6.3
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Build a lender directory with an instant match finder. Visitors enter their profile and see the lenders that fit, ranked by match %.

== Description ==

**LenderFit** helps finance websites turn visitors into qualified clicks. Add your lenders once, and visitors instantly see which ones fit their business – ranked by an easy-to-understand **match %**.

= How it works =

1. You add lenders with their requirements: minimum credit score, time in business, annual revenue, loan amount range, loan types and states served.
2. Visitors answer 6 quick questions.
3. LenderFit shows only the lenders they qualify for, sorted by best match, with an animated match ring and a bar that shows where the requested amount falls in each lender's range.

= Features =

* **Instant match finder** – results appear immediately, no page reload.
* **Match % ring and amount range bar** – eye-catching, easy-to-read results.
* **10 loan types** – SBA 7(a), SBA 504, SBA Microloan, term loans, lines of credit, equipment, invoice financing, startup, personal and commercial real estate.
* **All 50 states + DC and Puerto Rico** – nationwide or state-specific lenders.
* **Affiliate ready** – every button uses `rel="sponsored nofollow"` and opens in a new tab.
* **Click tracking** – see how many clicks each lender gets, right in the lender list. No personal data is stored.
* **SEO-friendly directory** – the `[lenderfit_list]` directory is rendered on the server so search engines can read it.
* **Featured lenders** – highlight your best partners with a badge.
* **Blocks + shortcodes** – "Lender Match Finder" and "Lender Directory" blocks, or `[lenderfit]` and `[lenderfit_list]`.
* **Sample data in one click** – see how it works before adding your own lenders.
* **Fast** – no jQuery, scripts load only where the finder is used.

= Perfect for =

* Small business and SBA loan websites
* Personal finance and credit blogs
* Brokers, consultants and chambers of commerce
* Any site that earns from lender affiliate programs

= Pro version =

Everything above is free. The optional Pro add-on adds lead capture before "Apply", a click and lead dashboard with charts, CSV import/export of lenders and an app promo box. Learn more at https://md5to.com/plugins/lenderfit/

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `lenderfit` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install it from **Plugins → Add New**.
2. Activate the plugin. A new **LenderFit** menu appears.
3. Go to **LenderFit → Settings** and click **Create sample lenders** to try it, or add your own under **LenderFit → Add New Lender**.
4. Add the **Lender Match Finder** block (or `[lenderfit]`) to any page.

Show only one loan type with `[lenderfit type="sba_7a"]` or `[lenderfit_list type="equipment"]`.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How is the match % calculated? =

A lender is shown only if the visitor meets all of its hard requirements (score, time in business, revenue, amount, state and loan type). The % then grows with how far above the minimums the visitor is, so stronger profiles see higher numbers. Featured lenders get a small boost.

= Does click tracking collect personal data? =

No. LenderFit only increases a counter for the lender. To avoid double counting it keeps a short-lived, anonymous hash for 10 minutes. No IP address or personal data is saved.

= Can I use affiliate links? =

Yes. Paste your affiliate link in the "Apply / affiliate URL" field. All buttons use rel="sponsored nofollow noopener".

= Does it show real lender data? =

You control all data. The sample lenders are clearly marked as examples and are created as drafts.

== Screenshots ==

1. Match finder with animated match rings.
2. Mobile results.
3. Lender edit screen with requirements.
4. Lender directory.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.
