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Are you interested in:  - Fewer late rent payments - Lower eviction rates - Improved tenant turnover Flexible rent payments help renters stay on track while reducing turnover and friction for property managers.  Learn why flexible rent payments are the modern solution to traditional property management problems: https://lnkd.in/e75kDbnv

I'm excited to share the first post in Flex’s new blog series on fairness and responsible innovation in fintech. This series will explore how we’re building ethically grounded systems that go beyond compliance—starting with a look at RegFlex, our internal policy and governance framework. In this first post, we also share something we’re especially proud of: the results of our independent fairness audit conducted by FairPlay AI. Publishing these results publicly reflects our belief that transparency is foundational to trust—especially as AI plays a growing role in financial decision-making. This work is about more than process. It’s about accountability, equity, and ensuring real outcomes for renters. More to come each week as we continue this conversation—thanks for following along.

Did you know rent payments can now help renters build credit? Most landlords don’t report rent to credit bureaus, but flexible rent payments and rent reporting are here to change that. ✨ On-time rent payments = boosted credit scores ✨ No new debt needed! ✨ Renters can gain financial leverage for loans & better interest rates. 👉 Learn how flexible rent solutions can help renters build better credit: https://lnkd.in/esVU9YNY

Webinar tomorrow (3/27) at 2pm ET that you DO NOT want to miss! Spots are filling up quick so register now to save your place! 📻 Innovation and Enforcement: Managing Risk During Upheaval in Fintech Regulation and the Uncertainty at the #CFPB Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/eXPzpPb8 Join our amazing experts and partners from Arnold & Porter including William Efron and Meredith Osborn together with Janet Hale, CRCM, CERP of FTI Consulting and Harris Qureshi of Flex moderated by our own Ian P. Moloney as they discuss how a trimmed-down Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may manage enforcement efforts moving forward. We will also cover the increased enforcement activity at the state level, including the latest actions from State Attorneys General, as well as the roles of the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice in #fintech #regulation. We’ll dive into the challenges of balancing innovation with compliance and share insights on navigating rapid regulatory change and shifting enforcement priorities. Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/eXPzpPb8

Rigid rent deadlines can cause financial chaos. But flexible rent lets tenants pay when it works for them—avoiding late fees and penalties. Today on our blog, we break down three real stories of how flexible rent payments can make a tangible difference in the lives of renters. ➡️ Dive into these stories: https://lnkd.in/eZn2xeCM

Why are rent payments still stuck in the past? The traditional lump-sum payment on the first of the month doesn’t work for today’s workforce, who get paid on different schedules and face rising costs. 💰 Over 50% of renters get paid biweekly or weekly, yet they’re expected to pay all at once. This causes financial strain, late fees, and eviction risks. With flexible rent payments, we can create a flexible, automated system that aligns rent with income, reduces fees, and ensures stability for everyone. The future of rent is flexible. ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4aDPPPs

What happens when biweekly, weekly, or irregular payment schedules meet first of the month rent payments? Late fees, overdraft charges, and growing debt – all of which makes it even harder for renters to stay up to date with rent. Flexible rent payments can help break this cycle – allowing renters to avoid late fees, streamline their cashflow, and even build credit. More about breaking the cycle today on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e_7XRfmA

With 3.6 million eviction cases filed annually in the U.S., eviction is quickly becoming a nationwide crisis. And it’s one that disproportionately impacts single-parent households, low-income workers, and gig workers with irregular pay schedules. Flexible rent payments meet renters’ needs by providing a lifeline in times of temporary economic hardship and allowing them to avoid the expensive and long-lasting impacts of eviction. Learn more about how flexible rental payments can help renters escape eviction on today’s blog: https://lnkd.in/e3-p62iG

Late rent payments can lead to more than just late-fees – for many renters it can be the beginning of a costly cycle that ends in eviction. Flexible rent payments: ✅ Reduce eviction risk ✅ Give renters breathing room ✅ Help landlords maintain stable occupancy Flexible rent isn’t about paying less—it’s about giving renters the flexibility they need to stay in their homes. ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecAFxwwy

Shocked by these stats? Dive into our report with J Turner Research to learn more about what renters want from their properties in the digital age: https://lnkd.in/evVA6siJ