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TransUnion and FrontLobby to Launch Rental Payment Reporting on Credit Files
Key Benefits of Rental Reporting: For tenants: Recognizes monthly rental payments to support credit-building efforts.For housing providers: Supports proactive rent management and fosters stronger rental relationships. TORONTO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion and FrontLobby are joining forces to incorporate rental payment data from FrontLobby into TransUnion’s alternative data reporting system. This integration enables renters to have their consistent,
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