
Our founder's journey began with a clear vision: to build a life of impact and success in the U.S. As a student, he recognized that his tuition was an investment that would get him to a certain level. But he also saw a huge missed opportunity in his monthly housing payments.
Where others saw just a cost, he saw an investment. One that, just like tuition, should pay you back. He went on to build a highly successful career and launched multiple businesses. Yet, the idea of creating a more inclusive financial system never left him. He knew the path to success was built on smart, foundational moves, and he wanted to share that advantage with the next generation.
And so, Rentaba was born. It's the launchpad he wished he had, a direct and proven path to financial empowerment
We believe your housing payments are more than just a cost; they're an investment in your future. Our mission is to transform them into a visible, strong foundation for your financial life.Rentaba is a bridge to a brighter future. We're here to give you a clear advantage, so you can focus on your studies, your career, and the life you're building. We take the complexities of the U.S. financial system and simplify them, so you can get ahead with confidence and ease.
Your housing payment becomes your launchpad. We turn them into a rewarding way to build credit for you, while making the process simpler and secure
We turn every on-time housing payment into credit history, a verified rental record, and lasting financial leverage.
Your trust is our top priority. We use industry-leading security to protect your data. We are FCRA-compliant, so you can be confident that your data is handled according to the highest federal standards.
Our team is dedicated to your journey. We’re here to ensure you have the tools and support you need to build your own success, one confident step at a time.
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Everything you need to know about rent reporting, simplified and explained.
Rentaba is a platform that helps students turn their housing payments into a credit-building tool during their college years.
Rentaba provides universities with a university portal to manage their students, contribute to their financial success, and track KPIs supporting your school’s initiatives, such as, equity initiatives, institutional integrity, housing stability, sustainability, and campus impact. The university portal is completely free to universities
Yes, you can start building credit with Rentaba. You will need to upload your student ID after you sign up and complete onboarding.
Yes, Rentaba can help you start building credit in the U.S. right away. As a matter of fact, building credit with Rentaba helps international students qualify for ITIN. Rentaba can also help you obtain it, and start integrating in the U.S. financial system.
Yes, Rentaba can help you start building credit right away.
Yes, Rentaba only reports your payment obligation, which allows you to start building credit. You need to provide all document proofs including housing agreement, grant or scholarship proof, and verifying your payment obligations.
Yes, actually, our mission is to help students build a better future while in college, and we are the pioneers who paved this path for on-campus student housing
A lease agreement is the same as your housing agreement if you live on campus. Typically, you can download it from your student hub or housing portal.
A billing statement from your university's financial office (Bursar, Student Financial Services, etc.)
- Log in to your student account portal. Find and download the most recent statement showing that your housing balance is paid.
- Contact your university's housing office or bursar's office. They can provide an official letter or document that confirms you are a resident in good standing and that your housing payments have been made.
No, you continue paying the same way. You just need to upload your current lease and connect your bank account to Rentaba. If you live on campus, you will also have to upload your student account statement as a supporting document.
No, you simply connect your bank account with Rentaba. We automatically verify them each time you make a payment and give you credit for them. Rentaba is an official partner of Plaid, a leading and secure financial platform, to safely connect your bank accounts. Your data is encrypted and will never be shared without your permission. Rentaba does not access your funds; we only see the payment data we need to report.
Rentaba is a trusted partner of TransUnion and Experian. We are actively working with Equifax, and very soon will start reporting to Equifax as well.
Rentaba reports to the credit bureaus each month. Some credit bureaus require 90 days of verified payments to ensure accuracy and data integrity. After three months, they will appear on your credit report.
Yes, when you complete your onboarding and connect your bank account to Rentaba, we verify all payments you have made on your current lease up to the last 24 months and make sure to give you credit for those payments
According to a 2021 TransUnion report, this can boost credit scores by over 60 points. With a higher credit score, you can save thousands of dollars on your first car loan. It can also help you qualify for better credit cards and even makes it easier for you to find an apartment.
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