Becoming a DSA partner: how referral payouts actually work
By Finurge Editorial · 30 May 2026
Thinking of referring borrowers for a commission? Here's how DSA payouts are structured, when you get paid, and what you need to start.
A Direct Selling Agent (DSA) sources loan leads for banks and NBFCs and earns a commission when those loans disburse. It is a popular income stream for chartered accountants, financial advisors, and real-estate professionals who already have borrower relationships.
How payouts are calculated
Commission is usually a percentage of the disbursed loan amount, and it varies by product and lender. Secured, high-ticket products like home loans and loan against property typically carry the highest slabs, while unsecured personal loans sit lower.
When you get paid
Payout is triggered on disbursal - not on application or sanction. With Finurge, commissions are credited within 7 working days of the borrower's loan being disbursed by the lender. TDS is applied as per Indian tax law, and you receive a statement for your records.
Why work with a DSA aggregator
Empanelling directly with each bank is slow and paperwork-heavy. Partnering with an aggregator like Finurge gives you one relationship that maps to 120+ lenders, a single app to submit and track leads, and a relationship manager who handles lender coordination.
What you need to start
No lending licence is required to refer leads - you operate as a referral partner under Finurge's DSA empanelment. Sign up, get verified within 24 hours, and start submitting leads from the partner app. There is no joining fee and no minimum volume.
Tips to earn more
Focus on products you understand and clients you can genuinely help. Submit complete documents up front to speed up sanction, keep borrowers informed, and lean on your relationship manager for the trickier cases. Quality referrals convert better and build a durable income.
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