Midwest

Despite the persistent housing shortage, landlords are having a more difficult time qualifying potential residents, especially non-traditional applicants who don’t check the usual boxes for credit and employment history. Renters are also facing bigger hurdles for income, credit and up-front deposits. “It has become increasingly expensive and challenging to rent an apartment in the United States,” says Eben MacNeille, senior director of sales at TheGuarantors. The New York-based financial technology company serves the multifamily industry by providing lease guarantees, security deposit replacements and renters insurance and compliance solutions. Today’s renter …