Sage Ventures, overseeing more than 4,000 units across Maryland, tackled this challenge by implementing flexible payments. After noticing a spike in delinquency rates and receiving numerous resident requests for more payment options, Sage trialed flexible payments in two communities. The success was immediate, with rapid adoption across their portfolio, including Class A assets.
(July – September 2023)
$16,617
delinquent rent shielded
$2.2m
in on time rent paid (from the 1,170 bills we processed)
~5 hrs
saved per month per property manager
In this case study, you’ll discover how Flex enabled Sage Ventures to:
— Leora Strimber, Accounts Receivable Manager, Sage Ventures
Download the full case study to learn how Sage Ventures leveraged flexible rent payments to optimize their business and elevate the resident experience.
Flexible Finance, Inc. (“Flex”) is a financial technology company, not a bank. All lines of credit, banking services, and payment transmissions are offered by Lead Bank. An application and credit assessment are required for approval. Credit line amounts vary based on eligibility (graphics are illustrative only); to access a credit line, you are required to make timely payments each month. Unsecured lines of credit are provided for a recurring monthly membership fee of $14.99 at 0% APR. A bill payment fee of 1% of your total rent is also charged when you pay your rent using the Flex app (additional card processing fee applies when using a credit card). Memberships automatically renew until canceled. Secured lines of credit are provided at 0–9% APR based on your credit worthiness. You are required to maintain a security deposit with Lead Bank. Other third party fees may apply. See your offer for more details. Positive rent payment history and information about your line of credit may be reported to one or more national credit bureaus. Terms and conditions apply. All loan proceeds are disbursed by Lead Bank; neither Flex nor any of its subsidiaries disburse loan proceeds or engage in the movement of consumer funds. Brokering activities are performed by Flexible Finance Brokering, Inc. Servicing and collection activities are performed by Flexible Finance Servicing, Inc.
Licenses
Flexible Finance Brokering, Inc., Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (“NMLS”) ID #2599800
Flexible Finance Servicing, Inc., NMLS ID #2256673
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Vermont Residents: THIS IS A LOAN SOLICITATION ONLY. FLEXIBLE FINANCE BROKERING, INC. IS NOT THE LENDER. INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE SHARED WITH ONE OR MORE THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR LOAN INQUIRY. THE LENDER MAY NOT BE SUBJECT TO ALL VERMONT LENDING LAWS. THE LENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL LENDING LAWS.
*Individual results vary. Average outcome for customers who opened a Credit Builder account for use in September 2024 with a starting VantageScore 3.0 with a credit score below 560 and made consistent, on-time payments for at least one month. Factors other than on time payments, including interactions with other creditors, also play a role and may impact results. Payment history will be reported to TransUnion. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and a credit score increase is not guaranteed.
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