Residential Screening

Discover All the Features We Offer—Take the Video Tour.

Applicant Payment Options

We offer the flexibility for property managers to decide who covers the cost of tenant screening.
You can either pay for the screening yourself,
You can have the applicant pay
Simply choose your preferred payment method during the setup process.

Criminal History Search

Protecting your property and ensuring the safety of your property is crucial. With our Criminal Background Search, landlords can gain access to detailed records on an applicant’s criminal history, including any felony or misdemeanor convictions, pending cases, and sex offender registry status. This vital information helps you make informed decisions, reducing the risk of renting to individuals with a problematic criminal past. By incorporating criminal background checks into your tenant screening process, you can secure a safer environment for all residents and ensure peace of mind for your rental property.

Eviction Search

Past evictions can be a key indicator of future rental behavior. Our Eviction Search provides landlords with critical insights into an applicant’s rental history, uncovering any past eviction filings, judgments, or rental-related disputes. By screening for eviction records, you can identify potential red flags that may suggest a higher risk of non-payment or problematic tenancy.

Credit Reports

A credit report is one of the most valuable tools a property manager can use to assess a prospective tenant’s financial responsibility. By reviewing an applicant’s credit history, you gain insights into their ability to meet rental obligations, such as timely rent payments and managing other financial commitments.

Predict Rent Payment Behavior: A tenant's credit report provides a detailed history of how they handle debts, giving you a clear indicator of whether they’re likely to pay rent on time.
Minimize Financial Risks: By identifying past financial issues—such as late payments, high debt, or bankruptcies—you can avoid tenants who might present a risk of non-payment or eviction.
Ensure Stable Tenancy: Selecting tenants with strong credit histories leads to fewer problems down the road, resulting in long-term, reliable tenants and fewer vacancies.

Credit Summary with Grading

With our Credit Report Summary, you can skip the hassle of getting approved to access credit reports. Our 5-level grading system summarizes an applicant’s creditworthiness and gives you the insights you need to choose the right tenants faster and easier.

The scores are based on:

Credit Score
Payment History
Debt-to-Income Ratio
Public Records
Collections
Recent Hard Inquiries

See an example of the Grading Scale

Level 3: Fair (Moderate Risk Tenant)

This level includes tenants who have had some financial difficulties. There may be more late payments, collections, or a higher debt load, but they are working to improve their financial standing.

Criteria:

∙Credit Score: 600-679

∙Payment History: Several late payments or delinquencies, with a few recent (within the past 12 months).

∙Debt-to-Income Ratio: High (indicating more reliance on credit or loans).

∙Public Records: May have past bankruptcies or judgments, but they are 1-3 years old.

∙Collections: Some recent accounts in collections, but the amounts are not significant.

∙Recent Hard Inquiries: Frequent (4-6 in the past 12 months), suggesting more active credit seeking.

Summary:

A Level 3 tenant has faced financial struggles and may continue to face some challenges. While they may present a higher risk, they show signs of managing their situation. This tenant might require additional security (like a higher deposit).

With our service, you choose the services you need, from credit reports to background checks. The price adjusts based on your selections, so you only pay for what you use—ensuring a flexible, cost-effective screening process.

Get Started Today

National Screening Bureau’s benefits include:

Real background checks – not just a database search
Median Return time is 2.2 hours on criminal searches
Instant Credit Reports
Nationwide Searches Available

Competitive Pricing
User Friendly Online System
Outstanding Customer Service
Credit Report Summary