SingleKey Leverages Innovative Credit Solutions from Equifax Canada to Empower Renters and Landlords Across Canada

Bringing a new suite of tools to give renters the ability to build their credit history and achieve greater financial freedom while equipping landlords with stronger tenant insights.

TORONTO, August 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SingleKey, a leading provider of residential leasing solutions, has expanded their relationship with Equifax® Canada to provide a suite of innovative solutions to SingleKey customers that will transform the rental experience for both landlords and tenants. These new solutions can help improve housing accessibility, financial literacy, and credit transparency, giving renters more control over their financial future while providing landlords with better risk management tools.

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SingleKey will leverage three unique Equifax solutions:

Credit Health – SingleKey customers can now monitor their credit information and gain insights into responsible financial habits. Rental Credit History – A seamless way for tenants to build their credit history by reporting their rent payments to Equifax Canada. Global Consumer Credit File – An innovative solution that offers newcomers to Canada and lenders a seamless and secure means to access global credit data to leverage foreign credit history in Canada.

SingleKey is reinforcing its commitment to empowering thousands of renters while enhancing landlord decision-making. With these Equifax solutions, SingleKey processes over 15,000 rental applications each month, helping landlords make more informed choices while giving renters the tools they need to build a stronger financial future. In 2025 alone, over 180,000 Canadian renters will gain free access to Credit Health, helping them track and strengthen their credit profiles.

"Working with Equifax is driving innovation in the rental space," said Viler Lika, Founder and CEO of SingleKey. "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."

Equifax expertise in credit data and financial inclusion is at the heart of these innovations. "At Equifax, we are committed to helping provide more inclusive financial opportunities that move people forward," said Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada. "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."

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By leveraging Equifax credit data, landlords can now:

Access the most comprehensive tenant screening reports in the industry, helping them select reliable tenants with confidence. Better manage risk. Renters gain the ability to monitor their credit information while building their credit history—which can help them secure better rental opportunities and financial stability.

SingleKey is committed to reshaping the rental market, making it more transparent, accessible, and financially empowering for both landlords and renters.

About SingleKey

Trusted by over 150,000 homeowners across Canada and the U.S., SingleKey helps landlords and property managers make informed tenant decisions and reduce risk. Its suite of rental solutions—including tenant screening, automated rent collection, and the Rent Guarantee Program—brings trust, transparency, and accountability to the leasing process. Learn more at singlekey.com.

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