Zillow and Esusu partner to expand credit-building for renters nationwide
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Zillow and Esusu partner to expand credit-building for renters nationwide. News provided by. SEATTLE and NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Renters who pay on time deserve credit for it. Zillow(R) is expanding its rent reporting capabilities through a new partnership with Esusu, making it easier for millions of renters to build their credit history and improve financial readiness for their next move. Under this expansion, any renter - not just those paying rent through Zillow - can now have their on-time rent payments reported to all major credit bureaus for $20 per year. Starting in November, renters simply verify their lease details and payment method, and Zillow and Esusu handle the rest. Zillow first launched free rent reporting in early 2024 for renters who pay through Zillow, and so far has reported on-time payments to help more than 141,000 renters. Esusu, the market leader in rent reporting, has seen an average positive credit score increase of 45 points for renters in its program. With this partnership, Zillow and Esusu aim to reach millions more renters, especially those seeking to improve their credit standing and move closer to homeownership. "Paying rent is often a renter's biggest and most consistent monthly expense. It makes sense that this payment should help build their credit." said Michael Sherman, senior vice president of Zillow Rentals. "By...
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