TheGuarantors and TransUnion SmartMove Collaborate to Boost Rental Approval

NEW YORK, September 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- TheGuarantors, a leading provider of lease guarantees, has partnered with TransUnion SmartMove, a premier renter screening solution for independent property owners, to offer a new pathway for approving borderline applicants. This collaboration aims to provide property owners with added financial protection against potential renter defaults.

The partnership is particularly timely given the current rental market conditions. With over 46 million rental households in the United States, and renters accounting for nearly 80% of all new household growth in 2025, the demand for rental housing is at an all-time high. However, independent property owners often face a challenging decision when evaluating applicants who may not meet their standard approval criteria. These applicants might have imperfect credit, lower income, or limited rental history, making them a risk without additional safeguards.

Under the new collaboration, property owners using TransUnion SmartMove to screen prospective renters will have access to TheGuarantors' Lease Guarantee. This option allows owners to offer borderline applicants a pathway to approval, providing coverage against missed rent payments. The lease guarantee gives property owners the confidence to approve more quality applicants, reducing the risk of bad debt.

Maitri Johnson, Senior Vice President and Head of Tenant and Employment Screening at TransUnion, emphasized the importance of this partnership.

Julien Bonneville, Founder and CEO of TheGuarantors, echoed these sentiments.

TheGuarantors, a fintech leader redefining access for renters and risk mitigation for property owners and managers, has processed over one million renter applications and protects over $7 billion in lease value nationwide. TransUnion SmartMove, part of TransUnion, one of the three major nationwide consumer reporting agencies, serves thousands of businesses and hundreds of millions of consumers globally. SmartMove was purpose-built to bring enterprise-grade screening capabilities to independent property owners, offering no subscriptions, no setup fees, and a fully digital process that delivers reports to independent property owners.

This partnership connects the moment of the screening decision directly to a financial safety net, helping reduce friction and giving owners the peace of mind to approve more quality applicants with ease. By providing a robust screening tool and a financial safety net, TheGuarantors and TransUnion SmartMove are addressing the challenges faced by independent property owners and ensuring that more renters have access to housing.