Build Credit Paying Rent?

Build Credit Paying My Own Rent?

?2010-12-11T16:38:38Z

Establishing a history of paying rent on-time will definitely help if/when a prospective landlord contacts your previous (present) landlord.

It won't benefit your credit score. BUT, long-term residence (even in an apartment) IS something that creditors take into consideration.

Lenders (or creditors) generally make an evaluation on your "application for credit" using three criteria known as the "three Cs": Character: the measurement of your "willingness" to repay the debt (measured by your past credit experiences, length of employment, length of residence), etc.

Genuine Guidance2010-12-11T13:17:25Z

Paying rent is not an extension of credit and does not get reported to the credit bureaus.
Only if you are evicted and sued by your landlord does this go on your credit history.

?2010-12-11T13:05:06Z

No that does not quality as credit. Fail to pay your rent and that gets reported.

LILL2010-12-11T13:11:32Z

Rent is a payment for services rendered...and paid in advance. It is NOT considered credit.