RentPrep
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Features
27 features across 22 categories
API & Integration(1)
API access for enterprise customers to integrate screening into their systems
Background Screening(1)
Comprehensive background check with multiple data sources
Compliance & Review(2)
Final validation that all data is compliant with Fair Credit Reporting Act standards
Human review of screening results by FCRA-certified professionals
Credit Reporting(1)
Automated credit report generation included in multiple packages
Criminal Records(2)
Nationwide criminal history background search
Nationwide sex offender registry search
Customer Support(2)
Dedicated support personnel for enterprise customers
Domestic support team available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST
Educational Resources(1)
Hundreds of articles about tenant screening, evictions, and FCRA compliance
Employment Verification(1)
Combined income and employment verification with data pulled directly from applicant's payroll provider
Eviction Records(1)
Nationwide eviction history search
Financial Records(1)
Bankruptcy history search across all packages
Identity Verification(2)
Pre-verification of applicant identity by comparing name, SSN, and date of birth with databases
Social Security Number verification as part of background check
Income Verification(1)
Bank account connection for income and asset verification with transaction history up to 24 months
Legal Records(1)
Search for judgments and liens against applicant
Onboarding(1)
Simplified onboarding process for enterprise customers
Payment Options(2)
Option for applicants to pay for their own screening reports
Flexible payment options allowing either landlord or tenant to pay for screening
Platform Integration(1)
Reports delivered through Stessa, a platform for tracking, managing, and optimizing rental portfolios
Property Management(1)
Enterprise screening solution supports all property types
Quality Assurance(1)
Manual verification of every record to reduce frequency of false matches
Scoring & Analytics(1)
Proprietary scoring metric for tenant evaluation
Screening Options(1)
Tiered screening options for enterprise users
Search & Filtering(1)
Advanced search capabilities for enterprise users
Workflow Management(1)
Configurable workflows for enterprise screening processes
Pricing
Credit Report Only
- ✓Full Credit Report
- ✓ResidentScore®
- ✓Bankruptcies
- ✓Optional Add-Ons
- ✓Landlord and tenant pay options available
Full Background Check Only
- ✓FCRA-Certified Screener Review
- ✓SSN Verification
- ✓Nationwide Criminal & Sex Offender Search
- ✓Nationwide Evictions
- ✓Judgments & Liens
- ✓Bankruptcies
- ✓Optional Add-Ons
- ✓Landlord pay only
Complete Screening Package
Popular- ✓Full Credit Report
- ✓ResidentScore®
- ✓SSN Verification
- ✓Nationwide Criminal & Sex Offender Search
- ✓Nationwide Evictions
- ✓Judgments & Liens
- ✓Bankruptcies
- ✓FCRA-Certified Screener Review
- ✓Optional Add-Ons
- ✓Landlord and tenant pay options available
Enterprise Screening (50+ Doors)
- ✓All Property Types
- ✓Easy Onboarding
- ✓Custom Workflows
- ✓Advanced Searches
- ✓Tier Screening
- ✓Applicant Pay Options
- ✓Dedicated Account Rep
- ✓API Integration
Income Verification Add-on
- ✓Asset and Income Summary
- ✓Total balance across connected bank accounts
- ✓2-month and 6-month average balances
- ✓Income streams with frequency and amounts
- ✓Account Details
- ✓Current balance per account
- ✓Average monthly balance
- ✓Insufficient funds history
- ✓Up to 24 months of transaction history
Income & Employment Verification Add-on
- ✓Employment Summary
- ✓Current employment status
- ✓Job title, employer name, and hire dates
- ✓Length of employment
- ✓Pay frequency and base pay rate
- ✓Year-to-date gross and net income
- ✓Data pulled directly from applicant's payroll provider
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Integrations
1 known integrations