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Understanding Credit Reports

We are now using the much easer to read CBC formatted tenant credit reports. Our computer program selects from among the three credit bureaus to provide the most complete report available.

The reports we send you by email, and the documents you need to understand credit reports are Portable Document Files This icon represents a PDF file. 

If you do not yet have the necessary PDF plug-in, Download the Acrobat Reader plug-in for opening PDF files.

 CBC Training Guide. Open the CBC Training Guide for viewing or printing.  

This eight page booklet will help you understand credit reports. Click on the PDF icon above to open the file. We suggest that you print the guide and keep it as a handy reference.  

CBC Sample Report.  Open a CBC Sample Credit Report for viewing or printing.  

This is a sample report you may want to print and keep with your Training Guide for cross-reference.

Credit Scoring  Open a viewable and printable page on Credit Scoring. 

      RHOL credit reports now include Credit Scoring. The scoring is based on real data and statistics, so it is usually more reliable than subjective or judgmental methods and treats all applicants objectively. Judgmental methods typically rely on criteria that are not systematically tested and can vary when applied by different individuals. 
      Credit Unions usually require a score of at least 570, banks and credit card companies want something above 620. A score of 700 is considered excellent and usually guarantees credit, as long as the applicant has an income adequate to meet the new obligation.

An optional, expanded report is now available.

      The database we use now contains records on millions of tenants that includes: move-in, move-out dates, tenant evictions, lease skips and public records - including non money judegment evictions. If you decide you want this additional information, it is an additional $5.00, but only if we get a hit on your applicant.  Just check the box on your Fax Cover Sheet. You will not be charged unless we find information that will help you.

Copy the following form to use as a fax cover sheet, or download. Open the credit report fax cover sheet in your word processor. Fill it out, print it and fax it.  Open the credit report fax cover sheet as a PDF file. Print it, fill it out and fax it.

Credit Report Request

Fax to RHOL at: 810-958-4096

From: _______________________ 

Fax back number: ______________ 

RHOL Username: ______________ 

Email: _______________________

Attach a signed copy of rental applications that includes authorization to check references and credit information.

Please make sure that names, complete address and Social Security numbers are legible on tenant's application.

Number of individual reports requested: _________ at $ 9.00 ea. (includes scoring)

Married couple reports requested:        _________ at $18.00 ea. (includes scoring)

Expanded report that may include: move-in, move-out dates, tenant evictions, lease skips and public records - additional $5.00, but only if we get a hit. Yes: __ No: ___

Charge my Visa , MasterCard, American Express or Discover 

Number _________________________ expires _______

 

If you need additional information, email questions to RHOL Credit Services