Financing Your Surrogacy Journey: Options and Strategies

December 10, 20259 min readCosts & Financing

Surrogacy is a significant investment, but don't let cost alone deter you. Many intended parents find creative ways to finance their journey.

Surrogacy Loans

Several lenders specialize in fertility and surrogacy financing:

  • Prosper Healthcare Lending
  • LightStream
  • New Life Fertility Finance
  • CapexMD

Interest rates typically range from 6-15% depending on credit.

Fertility Grants

Several organizations offer grants for family building:

  • Baby Quest Foundation
  • The Cade Foundation
  • Gift of Parenthood
  • Pay It Forward Fertility Foundation

Employer Benefits

Many companies now offer fertility and surrogacy benefits:

  • Google, Facebook, Apple - up to $25,000
  • Spotify - up to $10,000
  • Starbucks - fertility treatment coverage

Check your HR benefits or advocate for adding these benefits.

Home Equity

If you own a home, a home equity loan or HELOC can offer lower interest rates than personal loans.

Retirement Funds

Some 401(k) plans allow hardship withdrawals for medical expenses. Check if surrogacy qualifies under your plan.

Crowdfunding

Platforms like GoFundMe have helped many intended parents raise funds. Be transparent about your journey and goals.

Payment Plans

Many agencies offer payment plans that spread costs over the duration of your journey.

Choosing an Affordable Destination

Consider international destinations like Colombia or Georgia where costs are 60-80% lower than the USA while maintaining quality care.

Next Steps

Create your free GlobalStork profile to explore financing options and connect with agencies that offer payment plans.

Written by

Sara Li

Founder & CEO

After years as a reproductive rights attorney, Sara experienced surrogacy firsthand when she welcomed her own children through a surrogate in 2019. She founded GlobalStork to create the transparent, ethical platform she wished had existed for her own family.

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