A list of questions every renter should ask when hunting for a new apartment to help you know what to look out for and to protect yourself during this process.
If you satisfy the terms of your lease, breaking it won’t affect your credit unless unpaid rent is reported to the credit bureaus or sent to collections. Read more.
If you’re applying for a time-sensitive loan, a lender may be able to use a rapid rescore to update your credit report quickly to show recent positive changes. Read more.
If you’re looking for ways to rent an apartment with no credit, this post gives you 10 different options to consider, from getting a cosigner to negotiating with the landlord. Read more.
Rent reporting services can help tenants work toward building their credit or raising their credit scores. Read on to see our list of the nine best services. Read more.
A landlord's decision will depend on the apartment complex, the rental market, and your income. We'll explain and provide ways to rent with bad credit. Read more.
The minimum credit score required to rent a house may vary depending on the landlord, the current housing market, and what city or neighborhood you live in. Read more.
Does paying rent build credit? For most, simply paying your monthly rent won’t help build credit, but there are ways to use this bill to your advantage. Read more.
Evictions do not show up on credit reports. Here is everything to know about how they affect your credit score and how long they stay on your records. Read more.