In a pioneering step set to transform India’s rental landscape, RentenPe is introducing the country’s inaugural Rent Credit Score and Residence Card (R-Card). This trailblazing initiative, endorsed by market research from the global consultancy firm Ernst & Young, seeks to fill a notable void in the financial ecosystem by acknowledging and rewarding tenants for their reliable rent payments— a vital yet often undervalued financial responsibility.
Transforming the Rental Sector
With almost half of India’s population under 40, a significant number of young professionals are moving from smaller towns to major urban centres, significantly contributing to the national economy. These individuals typically allocate a considerable portion of their earnings— up to 30% towards rent, while also aspiring to achieve homeownership, which is highly valued in Indian culture.
Despite the importance and regularity of these rent payments, they have been largely ignored by traditional financial assessments. Unlike credit card payments or loan instalments that positively influence credit scores, rent payments have historically been disregarded, leaving renters without proper financial acknowledgement
Harnessing the Potential of Rent
RentenPe aims to address this issue by launching the Rent Credit Score, a groundbreaking metric tailored for the residential rental sector. Utilizing an advanced algorithm, this score evaluates a range of financial, qualitative, and quantitative factors. It allows tenants to establish a credit profile based on their rental history, potentially leading to improved rental agreements, rent-related loans, pre-approved home loans, and potential savings on rent.
Sarika Shetty, Co-Founder & CEO of RentenPe, comments, “We believe that rent, a major monthly financial obligation, should receive the same recognition as EMIs and credit card payments. Our Rent Credit Score and R-Card are designed to empower tenants by acknowledging their financial commitment and supporting their long-term goals, including home ownership. While we do not engage in property listings, our initiative will be advantageous for prop-tech companies as well
