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The “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) concept is considered relatively new. But according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, BNPL is an overhaul and rebrand of older financial strategies, including layaways and installment payments, which were pay-over-time approaches. BNPL usage exploded after the pandemic and remains popular. The idea of immediate receipt and later payment has been popping up in residential services under the name of “rent now, pay later,” or RNPL for short. Similar to its BPNL cousin, paying less now and again later to live in an apartment unit isn’t new. “This has been available through some niche players as early as 2019,” said Kevin King, Vice... Read more
Renting property always carries some level of risk. Even tenants who appear financially stable and responsible can present challenges when it comes to paying rent on...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Student loan delinquencies among renters more than doubled between January and May 2025, jumping from 14.5% to 31.4%, according to TransUnion. Millions of...
A new survey shows that multifamily landlords are increasingly worried about late payments from their tenants, a result that isn’t overly surprising as rising costs on...
Consistent rent collection and steady income remain two of the biggest challenges landlords face. A multifamily business can only succeed when rent is paid consistently....
KEY TAKEAWAYS On-time rental payments in independent landlord properties rose to 83.7% in December 2025, up 73 basis points from November. Year-over-year, on-time payment rates are still lower, marking 29 months of annual declines in the independent landlord sector. Full-payment rates averaged 96.0% in 2025, exceeding 2024 averages despite late payments remaining elevated. Western states, especially South Dakota, Utah, and Alaska, led on-time payment performance in December 2025. Gradual Improvement in On-Time Collections According to Chandan Economics, independent landlord rental performance showed further positive momentum in December 2025. Chandan Economics reports that on-time... Read more
The new year doesn’t just bring new gifts and new resolutions. It also brings new laws. State and local lawmakers have a lot on tap for 2026 when it comes to housing...
Landlord anxiety is rising about late rent payments and here is a new study that shows four tools that can help tenants pay on time. A new study offers data-backed...
Finding reliable tenants is the key to successful property management. But how can you be confident that tenants will pay their rent on time and will not do damage to...
Key Takeaways Rent payments rose to 83.5% in October, marking a second consecutive month of improvement. Late payments remain elevated, exceeding 10% for nine straight...
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