SingleKey, a provider of residential leasing solutions, has expanded its collaboration with Equifax Canada to offer a new suite of services designed to improve housing accessibility, financial literacy, and credit transparency for both landlords and tenants.
SingleKey will integrate three distinct Equifax solutions to bolster its offerings. The first, Credit Health, allows SingleKey customers to monitor their credit information and gain insights into responsible financial habits. Second, Rental Credit History provides a method for tenants to build their credit profiles by reporting their rent payments directly to Equifax Canada. The third solution, Global Consumer Credit File, is designed to give newcomers to Canada and lenders secure access to international credit data, allowing foreign credit histories to be leveraged within Canada.
These integrations are part of SingleKey’s commitment to supporting renters and enhancing landlord decision-making. The company currently processes over 15,000 rental applications monthly. By 2025, more than 180,000 Canadian renters are projected to receive free access to Credit Health, aiding them in tracking and strengthening their credit profiles.
Viler Lika, Founder and CEO of SingleKey, commented on the partnership, stating, “Working with Equifax is driving innovation in the rental space. We’ve already helped 150,000 landlords and property managers screen tenants confidently and guarantee their rents. Now, thanks to Equifax data and technology, we’re taking the next step: helping renters not only build their credit history, but also potentially gain access to more housing opportunities.”
Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada, emphasized the focus on financial inclusion. “At Equifax, we are committed to helping provide more inclusive financial opportunities that move people forward,” Oakes said. “It’s about creating opportunities for everyone to succeed and helping them build a strong financial future. By integrating our credit data and solutions, we’re breaking down barriers to housing accessibility and ensuring renters have the same opportunities to build credit as homeowners.”
By leveraging Equifax credit data, landlords can access comprehensive tenant screening reports to select reliable tenants and better manage risk. Simultaneously, renters gain the ability to monitor their credit information and build their credit history, which can support them in securing better rental opportunities and achieving financial stability. SingleKey aims to foster a more transparent, accessible, and financially empowering rental market for both parties.
SingleKey is a Canadian and U.
S.-based company trusted by over 150,000 homeowners. Its suite of rental solutions includes tenant screening, automated rent collection, and a Rent Guarantee Program, designed to bring trust, transparency, and accountability to the leasing process.
