Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Five Surprising Benefits of Paying Your Rent Online




Are you reluctant to pay your rent online? Well, there are a few benefits of paying your rent online that you might not have considered. All communities managed by Grady Management offer online payment options for renters that give you a chance to take better control of your finances, remove some stress from your day, and even improve your credit score. Check out the benefits below:

Build Your Credit with Credit Reporting

 There are lots of advantages to improving your credit score. A good score can help you get a lower interest rate for financing a car or other large purchases, and even help you buy a home one day. If you’re paying your rent on time every month that’s likely your largest recurring payment, which can make a positive impact on your credit score. Many Grady communities now offer the opportunity to directly report your rent payments when you pay your rent online. There’s nothing else you have to do. This system makes it simple, secure and effective to build your credit.

Reduce Your Stress with Automated Recurring Payments

 To make sure you’re always paying rent on time, building that credit score, and avoiding late charges, online payment solutions offer convenient reminders via email and text. Even better, many systems offer autopay options so you can set it and forget it. With autopay you’ll be paying on time, all of the time and any late fees will be a thing of the past.

Accommodate Your Busy Lifestyle with Mobile Payment Options

 If you’re out and about and receive that text reminder that your rent is due, what do you do? It’s simple. It’ll only take a couple of minutes to click to pay online via a mobile-friendly website or payment app. Most solutions let you pay anytime, anywhere, accommodating renters whether you’re at your desk or on the go.

Enjoy More Flexible Payment Options Like PayPal

 Perhaps you’re running low on funds one month or trying to score a free plane ticket somewhere but need more credit card points to get the miles. Another benefit of paying online is the flexibility it offers. You can use a credit card to build points, set up withdrawals from your bank, or some may even use PayPal.

Reduce the Chance of Check Fraud and Theft 

 Checks have most of your personal and bank information printed on them and are relatively easy to reproduce. Using online bill pay reduces your paper trail and the risk of your actual check or the information on your check being stolen. Using online bill pay options for your rent saves you time, stress and headache and can provide added benefits like credit reporting too. If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon already, it might be time.

Apartment Resident #LifeHacks was created in 2018 by Grady Management, Inc.  Grady Management was founded in 1965 and continues to provide a full service residential, commercial, and consulting real estate firm in the greater Washington and Baltimore metropolitan area.  Learn more from our website or Facebook page.

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