BY THE NUMBERS
Why do applicants get rejected? Income and credit score aren't the prime reasons for rejection: 33% of prospective renters are denied because of accounts in default or collection, while criminal history is a cause for rejection in only 12% of the applications. Credit score and insufficient income come last, below 8%. (Source: Rentcafe.com)
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