It is exceedingly difficult to get by in the US economy without participating in the credit system. Rent reporting—providing data on tenant rental payments to at least one of the major consumer credit bureaus—has seen significant growth in recent years. The major credit scoring companies have begun adjusting scoring algorithms to include reported rental payments. Nonprofit housing providers, and public housing authorities have incorporated rent reporting, and several states and municipalities have encouraged the adoption of rent reporting. 

Join us as we share findings from new research—results from the first randomized controlled trial that tests the impact of rent reporting on credit visibility and credit scores. Experts will also discuss the growth of rent reporting, and policy developments.  

Speakers

• Joshua Caraballo, Managing Director of Research, National Endowment for Financial Education
• Nicole (Nikki) Gomez, Lobbyist, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 28, Washington Federation of State Employees
• Maitri Johnson, Senior Vice President, Tenant and Employment, TransUnion
• Rachel Levy-Culler, Housing Innovations Senior Specialist, Credit Builders Alliance
• Linda B. Rosenthal, Representative, District 67, New York State Assembly
• Brett Theodos, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute
• Daniel Teles, Principal Research Associate, Urban Institute (moderator)  

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