The American Fintech Council (AFC) has announced that Occupi, a financial platform for property owners and renters, has joined its ranks. Occupi simplifies rental payments by consolidating multiple payment options into one app, making it easier for tenants to pay rent. The platform also offers a tenant application process that includes comprehensive background and credit checks, even for international residents with visas.
Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council, commented on the development: “With rent being the largest monthly expense for millions of Americans, Occupi’s innovation in rental housing and payment solutions is a huge driver for financial accessibility and inclusion nationwide.” He further stated that Occupi's efforts align with AFC's mission to promote responsible financial innovation.
Occupi integrates popular financial platforms like Cash App, Venmo, and Chime into one app. This allows tenants to use their preferred method of payment while ensuring transactions are recorded in the property manager’s ledger. The company also provides an efficient tenant application process which benefits both prospective tenants and property managers.
Taylor Peake, CEO and co-founder of Occupi, said: “Occupi is helping landlords and property managers enable financial optionality for everyday tenants." She added that their partnership with AFC will connect them with other innovators as they address the needs of renters and property owners.
The American Fintech Council is known for representing major fintech companies and innovative banks. Its mission is to support responsible innovation in financial services by promoting transparency and inclusivity.
Occupi aims to tackle challenges faced by property managers by offering cash-based options for rent payments along with efficient application processing. It supports tenants using various popular payment methods while integrating these transactions seamlessly into existing workflows.