What do apartment credit checks look for?

So what do apartment credit checks look for? As a landlord, they want to know if you’re conscientious with your finances and if you’ll pay on time. A tenant credit check will tell them if you have any delinquent payments, bankruptcies, or any other financial missteps...

How to Get Your First Apartment

Determine What You Can Pay. Find Where You Want to Live. Decide Whether You Want a Roommate. Gather Solid References. Look at 5 Properties. Clarify the Cost of Utilities. Take Your Time to Make a Decision. Submit the...

What is a good down payment on an apartment?

For a conventional loan not backed by the government, you’ll be expected to put down 20%. For example, if the apartment you want to buy costs $200,000, you can expect a $7,000 payment for a 3.5% FHA down payment. On the other hand, a conventional lender will want...

Do apartments call your job?

Landlords often use third-party screening services that provide credit reports and criminal background information on potential tenants, but when it comes to employment checks, landlords might directly call your employer.