As Americans Struggle With Soaring Housing Costs, ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ Services Are Booming

One installment loan company has 1.5 million customers who send $2 billion per month in rent through its system.

You Can Split Your Rent With 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Plans—But It Will Cost You

Renters can split monthly rent payments using BNPL-style services, but fees and finance charges can add up and may cost more than using a credit card.

What A Decade Of Rent Payments Reveals About The Future Of Business

The shift in rental housing payments reflects a broader transformation playing out across every recurring-revenue business.

‘Rent now, pay later’ housing service fees raise concerns

Consumer advocates warn the services typically function like short-term loans, with high fees and interest rates ...

You can now pay rent with 'buy now, pay later' — but experts warn that it could send you down a 'death spiral' of debt and risk your housing security

Buy now, pay later’ is a form of debt — but it doesn’t feel like it. Now consumers are playing with fire (and their housing security) by using it for recurring expenses.
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7 apps that help you pay rent

Monthly rent payments often consume a significant portion of household income, with many Americans spending more than 30 percent of their earnings on housing costs. As rental prices continue to climb, ...