Tenant Screening

Build a complete applicant picture with credit, criminal and eviction screening delivered through a single compliant provider.

  1. 01Built for all sizes ofProperty Managers
  2. 02CRS Delivers aSingle Source of Truth

CRS supports over 500 platforms & property managers across the US

Managing tenant screening across dozens, or thousands, of units can cause inconsistent decisions, slow turnarounds, and compliance exposure that compounds at scale. CRS replaces the patchwork of vendor relationships with APIs that pulls consumer credit reports, identity verification, and public records simultaneously, so leasing teams get a complete applicant picture in seconds.

Instead of relying on self reported information or fragmented vendor products, CRS enables a unified view that supports:

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  • Higher confidence approvals with Credit Data
  • Lower fraud exposure with Criminal and Eviction data
  • Faster applicant responses and consistency across portfolios
  • Fulfill FCRA declination requirements
  • All of this from a single vendor

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  • Rentvine
  • Aptly
  • Landing
  • Venn

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Built for all sizes ofProperty Managers

CRS tenant screening adapts to portfolios of every size, from operators managing thousands of units to landlords managing under five. Some applications need a full credit report. Others need only abridged credit data to make a confident decision. Our Data Cascades product handles that logic automatically, pulling deeper data only when an earlier signal justifies the spend. The result is a screening workflow that scales with your portfolio and protects your margin on every application.

Beyond the cascade itself, CRS strengthens the screening workflow at every step. Speed and performance improve because the right data arrives at the right moment, and fraud posture sharpens where the risk is highest. CRS also generates the regulatory documents that screening workflows depend on, including consumer copy disclosures, adverse action notices, and consent forms for investigative reports, so compliance is built into the platform rather than bolted on after the fact.

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CRS Delivers aSingle Source of Truth

CRS helps tenant screening platforms and property tech providers deliver faster decisions with stronger confidence by assembling a complete tenant profile across trusted data sources.

CRS works with all 3 credit bureaus: Experian, Vantage, Equifax and TransUnion along with FICO

  • 02.1Credit Data
  • 02.2Criminal & Eviction
  • 02.3Bankruptcy, Liens, and Judgments
  • 02.4FCRA Declination Letters
  • 02.5Consumer Credit Report Copy

CRS Advantage

Technology

Unified data infrastructure

A single integration layer for credit, identity, fraud, and alternative data designed to reduce complexity and overhead. With AI, complete integration in a single session.

Pricing

Flexible transparent pricing

Pay only for the data you need, with pricing designed to scale as your business grows. CRS uses its purchasing power to secure preferred rates for customers.

Performance

Built to scale

SOC 2 certified and enterprise grade infrastructure built for high volume, real time decisioning in regulated environments. Our APIs perform up to 5x faster.

Access

Weeks not months

Standardized APIs and configurable workflows enable fast onboarding, with guided FCRA compliance and dedicated support. Most clients go live in under 5 days.

  • Bilt
  • NACA
  • Unlock
  • Rentvine
  • Wealthfront
  • Live Oak Bank
  • Checkr
  • Aptly
  • Taktile

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Screen new tenants with confidence FAQ

How does CRS help reduce tenant fraud?

FAQ


How does CRS help reduce tenant fraud?

CRS pairs identity verification (KYC) with credit and public record signals to detect inconsistencies and high-risk patterns earlier.

Does CRS support both large screening platforms and smaller operators?

CRS supports high volume platforms and lean teams with the same data library and integration options.

What makes CRS different from self reported or single source screening?

CRS provides verified, multi source intelligence more accurate and harder to manipulate than self reported data.

How does CRS help screening teams reduce false positives (denying good applicants)?

By combining identity (KYC), credit, and public-record signals into a more complete profile, CRS helps teams distinguish true risk from thin-file or incomplete-data situations—so decisions are more consistent and explainable.

Can CRS support “instant screening” experiences for applicants?

Yes. CRS is built for high-velocity workflows with fast responses and configurable data cascades so you can return decisions quickly without always pulling every source.

How does the data cascade actually reduce cost?

You can start with lower cost signals and only escalate to deeper/paid sources when earlier results indicate elevated risk or require validation reducing unnecessary pulls.

Does CRS help with synthetic identity and application fraud?

Yes. Cross-source consistency checks (identity + credit + public records) help surface mismatches and patterns often seen in synthetic or manipulated applications.

How does CRS handle applicants with limited credit history?

CRS helps avoid over-penalizing thin-file applicants by using broader identity and corroborating public-record signals, enabling more nuanced decisions.

How does CRS support adverse action and applicant transparency?

CRS can provide structured, source attributed results that make it easier to generate clear decision reasons and support compliant adverse action workflows (where applicable).

What’s the difference between CRS and running separate point solutions?

CRS centralizes access to multiple trusted sources with a single integration and orchestration layer reducing vendor sprawl, operational burden, and inconsistent outputs.

Does CRS help with portfolio level risk trends (not just one applicant at a time)?

CRS can support analytics friendly outputs so screening providers can track risk patterns over time (fraud spikes, eviction prevalence by market, etc.) depending on implementation.