Why Report Rent
Your rent is one of the biggest expenses you already pay. By reporting it, you turn those payments into a credit-building advantage that can raise your score, save you thousands, and open financial doors after graduation.
The Temple University Chapter of The Accountability Initiative (TAI) is dedicated to identifying and addressing issues affecting both Temple’s campus and the broader city of Philadelphia. Through research, advocacy, mentorship, and meaningful community service, TAI works to bridge the gap between Temple University and the surrounding North Philadelphia community. The organization focuses on promoting civic engagement, social responsibility, and collaborative problem-solving among students, community members, and local leaders. As part of a larger national network founded by Andrew K. Ankamah Jr., the Temple chapter provides students with opportunities to engage in hands-on projects, develop leadership skills, and contribute to sustainable, community-driven change without any membership or dues requirements.
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Join The Accountability Initiative at Temple University to engage in advocacy, mentorship, and community service, bridging the gap between campus and North Philadelphia.
The Temple University Chapter of The Accountability Initiative focuses on addressing issues on Temple's campus and in North Philadelphia through advocacy, mentorship, and community service. There are no specific membership requirements or dues. The organization is affiliated with a national initiative led by Andrew K. Ankamah Jr.
The Temple University Chapter of The Accountability Initiative works to address community issues through advocacy and service. Membership is open to all without specific requirements or dues. The organization is affiliated with a national initiative.
The Accountability Initiative offers mentorship opportunities that focus on bridging the gap between Temple University and the North Philadelphia community. Through advocacy and community service, members can engage in meaningful mentorship experiences aimed at addressing persistent local issues. The initiative encourages collaboration and personal development for both mentors and mentees.
Your rent is one of the biggest expenses you already pay. By reporting it, you turn those payments into a credit-building advantage that can raise your score, save you thousands, and open financial doors after graduation.
On-time rent reporting can boost your score by 60+ points, giving you an early head start on your financial future.
A higher credit score means lower interest rates. Saving you thousands on your first car loan, credit cards, or student loan refinancing.
Good credit helps you qualify for apartments without a cosigner and access better financial products after graduation.
Rentaba turns a routine expense into progress, no confusing fine print, just straightforward credit building.
Turning rent into credit is simple. Just follow these steps and start building your score.
Create your Rentaba account and complete your account onboarding setup.
Your on-time rent/housing payment is securely reported to major credit bureaus.
Focus on your classes. We'll handle the groundwork for your future.
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The average college graduate’s credit score is 650-670, considerably lower than the national average of 715. This isn't because students are irresponsible; it's because their on-time rent payments go unnoticed.
On-time rent payments are a massive, untapped opportunity for your financial well-being. Rentaba reports these payments to credit bureaus, transforming your routine obligation into the foundation of a strong credit profile.
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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 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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