CONSUMER CREDIT ADVOCACY ◆ VETTED PROFESSIONAL ◆ VERIFIED
The trust standard for credit pros

Get the mark
consumers look for.

In an industry crowded with scams, your word isn't enough anymore. Pass our independent 9-point screening, earn the Vetted seal, and get listed where clients already search — across CBA, CCA, and partner directories.

Independent & nonprofit-backed Re-verified every year Refunded if not approved
CONSUMER CREDIT ADVOCACY ◆ VETTED PROFESSIONAL ◆ VERIFIED
The vetting source behind
CBA CCA Partner Directories
Why it matters

Anyone can call themselves a credit expert. Almost no one can prove it.

Consumers coming off social media have been burned before, so they've learned to ask one question first: how do I know I can trust you? Being vetted is the answer you can point to — a check you passed, verified by someone other than you, and refreshed every year.

This isn't a badge you buy. It's a standard you meet. That's exactly why it carries weight with the people you're trying to reach.

What vetting gives you

Trust you can point to — and clients can find.

The seal does more than sit on your profile. It puts you in front of consumers who are actively looking for someone safe to work with.

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A seal consumers recognize

Display the Vetted mark on your website, profiles, and social — the same seal consumers are told to look for.

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Listed where clients search

Your verified profile appears in the CBA, CCA, and partner directories consumers are pointed to.

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Sent the referrals

When consumers come to us from social media, vetted professionals are who we send them to first.

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Current, not one-and-done

Annual re-verification tells clients your standing is live today — not a claim you made years ago.

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Distance from the scammers

The industry is full of fraud. Vetting draws a clean line between you and everyone still hiding behind a claim.

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A standard, not a purchase

Your credibility rides on an independent, nonprofit standard — which is exactly why it means something.

What we verify

Every applicant clears the same nine checks.

Vetting isn't a form and a fee. It's a real background and identity screening — the kind of due diligence a consumer could never run on their own.

  • V-01 Government ID verification
  • V-02 Social Security Number trace
  • V-03 FEIN / Tax ID confirmation
  • V-04 D-U-N-S & full business search
  • V-05 7-year criminal history
  • V-06 Federal criminal & civil records
  • V-07 County criminal & civil records
  • V-08 Education verification
  • V-09 Employment verification

A past mistake isn't automatically a no. Non-financial felonies are reviewed on a case-by-case basis — we look at the whole picture, not a single line on a record.

The process

From application to seal in six clear steps.

No mystery, no runaround. Here's exactly what happens after you decide to get vetted.

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Apply & authorize

Complete and sign your application, including written authorization for the background check.

02

Pay your fees

Submit your membership and background-check fees to start screening. If you're not approved, your membership fee is refunded.

03

We run the screening

Our team runs the full 9-point identity, business, and records check on your application.

04

Review & decision

Approved applicants are notified. Non-financial felonies get a fair, case-by-case review before any decision.

05

Get listed & badged

Your verified profile goes live in the directories and you receive the Vetted seal to display.

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Renew each year

A yearly re-verification keeps your status current — and keeps your listing active.

CONSUMER CREDIT ADVOCACY ◆ VETTED PROFESSIONAL ◆ VERIFIED
The Vetted seal

Wear it where it counts.

Once you're approved, the seal is yours to display. Put it everywhere a consumer decides whether to trust you — and let it do the convincing before you ever say a word.

Your website Social profiles Email signature Directory listing Client proposals
What it costs

One membership. Full verification. Real standing.

Clear fees, no hidden add-ons — and your membership fee comes back if you're not approved.

Vetted Membership

Verified Credit Professional

$[XXX]/yr + $[XX] background check
  • Full 9-point background & identity screening
  • Verified listing across CBA, CCA & partners
  • The Vetted seal for all your channels
  • Priority in consumer referrals
  • Annual re-verification & renewal
  • Case-by-case review, not auto-rejection

Not approved? You're refunded. Your membership fee is returned if your application isn't accepted.

Start your application

Replace $[XXX] / $[XX] with your current membership and background-check fees.

Member voices

What being vetted changes.

Drop in real quotes from your vetted members as they come in — the cards below are ready to fill.

“Add a short, specific quote from a vetted member about winning a client's trust.”

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Member nameVetted since 20XX

“Add a quote about getting found through the directory or referrals.”

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Member nameVetted since 20XX

“Add a quote about standing apart from unvetted competitors.”

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Member nameVetted since 20XX
Questions

Before you apply.

What exactly do you check?

A 9-point screening: government ID, SSN trace, FEIN/Tax ID, D-U-N-S and full business search, a 7-year criminal history, federal and county criminal and civil records, plus education and employment verification.

I have a non-financial felony — can I still get vetted?

Possibly, yes. Non-financial felonies are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We consider the full context rather than issuing an automatic denial.

What does it cost, and what if I'm denied?

You pay a membership fee plus a one-time background-check fee. If your application isn't approved, your membership fee is refunded.

Do I have to renew?

Yes. Vetting is re-verified every year. Annual renewal is what lets clients trust that your standing is current — not a one-time claim.

Where will my profile appear?

Your verified listing appears across the directories powered by this vetting source, including CBA, CCA, and partner directories consumers are referred to.

Can I display the seal on my own site and social?

Absolutely. Once approved, the Vetted seal is yours to display on your website, social profiles, email signature, and client-facing materials.

Ready to be the one they trust?

Start your application today. Complete it, authorize your background check, and submit your fees — and let the seal speak for you.

Start here

Begin your vetting application.

Tell us about you and your business and we'll send your application and background-check authorization. Have questions first? Send them below.

  • ProgramConsumer Credit Advocacy — Vetting Authority
  • Backed byA 501(c)(3) financial stewardship ministry
  • HoursMon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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