Built by a licensed loan officer · Founded in Chicago

Most renters don't buy homes because of their credit score.

We fix that — and help you close the loan.

BetterCredit reports your on-time rent payments to the credit bureaus so every month you pay rent, you're building toward a mortgage.

Founded by a licensed loan officer — when your score is ready, we close the loan ourselves.

Setup in 5 minutes · Cancel anytime · No setup fees

3
Bureaus on Premium
5 min
Setup Time
3–6 mo
Avg. Score Impact
LO-Led
Mortgage Guidance
The Problem

Without BetterCredit

  • You pay rent every month on time
  • None of it builds your credit score
  • You stay stuck renting indefinitely
  • Your landlord builds wealth. You don't.

With BetterCredit

  • Every rent payment builds your score
  • Premium reports to all 3 bureaus
  • Score improves in 3–6 months
  • A licensed LO guides you to close
How It Works

Three steps to homeownership

01

Sign up in 5 minutes

Enter your rent amount, landlord details, and payment method. We verify everything and set up automated reporting.

02

We report every payment

Each on-time rent payment is reported to the bureaus — Experian on Starter, all three on Premium. Month after month.

03

We help you buy

When your score is ready, our licensed loan officer personally guides you through the mortgage process — from pre-approval to close.

Why BetterCredit

Not just a tool. A trusted advisor.

Every other rent reporting service stops at the credit score. We start there. Our founder is a licensed loan officer — meaning when your score hits mortgage-ready, there's already someone in your corner who knows your file, knows the market, and can close your loan.

Boom Credit
No LO ✗
Rental Kharma
No LO ✗
LevelCredit
No LO ✗
BetterCredit
LO-Guided ✓
Pricing

Choose your path to homeownership

Cancel anytime. No setup fees. No contracts.

Starter

Begin your credit journey

$9.99/mo
  • Experian rent reporting
  • Monthly credit updates
  • Credit progress dashboard
Get Starter →
MOST POPULAR

Premium

The complete credit-building system

$19.99/mo
  • All 3 bureaus — Experian, TransUnion & Equifax
  • Monthly credit updates
  • Credit progress dashboard
  • Homebuying education content
  • Direct access to a licensed LO
Get Premium →
BEST VALUE

Premium + Boost

All 3 bureaus + 24 months of history

$19.99/mo

+ $99 one-time history boost

  • Everything in Premium
  • 24 months retroactive rent history
  • Instant score impact — results in days
  • Plaid bank verification included
Get Premium + Boost →

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Your rent is already paying someone's mortgage.

Make it build your credit score too.

Setup in 5 minutes. Cancel anytime.