Fannie Mae to Include Rent Payments in Mortgage Approval Process

Fannie Mae — the nation’s leading source of mortgage financing — has also realized the power of rent payment reporting, and it could be a game-changer for first-time homebuyers.

TransUnion Report Reveals Pandemic’s Impact on Rental Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our global economies. Some populations, though, including renters, have been particularly hard-hit. TransUnion recently conducted an intensive analysis to better understand the impact of shutdowns, illness, and quarantines on the financial health of renters. The results, published in June 2020, offer valuable insight […]

Can a Landlord Report Late Rent Payments to the Credit Bureaus?

Rent, exactly as with any other bill, has to be paid on time. In the event you do not pay your rent or if you’re late with your payments, did you know your landlord has the option to report late rent payments to the credit bureaus? And that could hurt […]

How Can Landlords Report Late Rent into Credit Reports?

Tenant rental payments can function as an extra source of income for landlords or property managers. Unfortunately, not all tenants make their lease payments on time. When this happens, you may wish add these late payments to the renter’s credit report. This is absolutely possible. But first, you must take […]

How can Datalinx help Americans who are struggling financially?

Did you know, nearly 138 million American adults are struggling financially?* How about this? 43% of Americans struggle to pay their credit obligations and other bills. – Center for Financial Services Innovation Obviously, there are many factors at work here: stagnant incomes, rising costs of living, a growing economic divide, […]