Esusu Pledges Up to $1 Million in Rental Relief to Support Renters Impacted by Government Shutdown
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2024
A Year In Review
Unlock Tomorrow
Mission
Dismantle barriers to housing for working families
Vision
Unleash The Power of data to bridge the racial wealth gap

Esusu Stories

As we close the chapter on 2024, we find ourselves reflecting on a year that has been as challenging as it has been transformative. In the face of one of the most difficult housing markets in history, our commitment to tackling credit inequity and unlocking opportunity for millions of renters has never wavered. We remain incredibly optimistic about the possibilities 2025 will bring.

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Unlocking Unprecendented Economic Activity

Esusu renters have now accessed over $46.9B in new credit tradelines

$29B+

Mortgages

$8.6B+

Auto Loans

$2.1B+

Student Loans

$7.1B+

Credit Cards

Unlocking Housing Stability

Rent Relief

“I recently found out I was a high risk pregnancy, and had to leave my job. I didn't know how I would pay my rent. I went into my apartment office, and found a brochure about rental relief. I signed up within 20 I received an email about thing I had to show proof of. Turned all my paperwork in, and within 2 days I was called saying I was approved. Esusu came in at the right time, a true life saver.”

Latoya R.

$23M

in funds disbursed to date. 
Over 12,000 families avoiding eviction

Rent Relief

“I began my journey with Esusu in April 2023 for rent relief program at my current housing complex, which was truly a God-send. Since then, my credit stability has improved tremendously with each on-time monthly payment and has increased my credit score and afforded me other opportunities to continue growing.”

Eugene H.
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"Esusu Made Me Feel Like Part Of A Family"

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Unlocking Better Credit

~200,000

Renters established their first-time credit scores through Esusu, a 45% increase from to 2023

Establishing credit opens doors to better housing, mortgages, and education opportunities.

Esusu renters saw an average credit score increase of 45 points
—a testament to what happens when we level the playing field

+36

point average increase in their credit scores in 2023

+45

point average increase in their credit scores in 2024

12%

of renters moved from sub-prime to prime

$50 Billion

In Credit Activity Unlocked—Doubling Up From 2023

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Mobile banking app screen greeting user Abbie with options to unlock Esusu Pay, view credit score of 650 marked as good, access top offers including Merit America career advancement, and use toolkit sections for Everyday Savings and Building Wealth.
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"We are honored to partner with Esusu to help advance credit- and wealth-building opportunities for our residents."
Matias Recchia
Matias Recchia

Co-Founder & CEO of Keyway

"The early deployment of the Esusu program across our portfolio was a no-brainer as soon as we heard about it. We also immediately decided to offer this service to our residents instead of charging them for it. This is a small contribution on our side to help our residents improve their financial situation, and we found this is a nice way to give them something back."
Patrick Richard
Patrick Richard

Founder & CEO, Stoneweg US

“Once we started to see our ESG reporting come back from Esusu, it was clear the effects rent reporting could have on the portion of the US population that are renters, particularly low-income renters.”
Jeffrey Brodsky
Jeffrey Brodsky

Vice Chairman, Related Companies

"In Esusu, we found a service that improves resident credit scores, often a significant barrier to renting an apartment, buying a car or home. Our residents, by making on-time rental payments, can build a healthier financial future."
Joanna Zabriskie
Joanna Zabriskie

CEO & President at BH

"We work hard every day to provide an exceptional experience for our residents by offering high-quality homes, excellent service, and amenities that make their lives easier, and this partnership with Esusu extends our commitment to enhancing our residents’ financial well-being."
Dallas Tanner
Dallas Tanner

CEO of Invitation Homes

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Inside Your Credit Hub Experience

myEsusu Mobile App

myEsusu, our first direct-to-consumer financial health membership, expands access to affordable credit-building tools beyond our 250,000-property network.
Esusu dashboard on a mobile screen showing a credit score of 756 rated as good on a color-coded gauge from 300 to 850 using VantageScore 3.0.

Esusu Dashboard

The Esusu Dashboard provides data insights and impact reports to help clients make informed decisions for their properties and communities.
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Renter Marketplace And Toolkit

Esusu’s Renter Marketplace and Toolkit is a one-stop shop for renters’ financial success. We’ve added even more resources to help save money, improve financial health, and achieve the biggest life goals—all in one place.
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Ubuntu

Esusu’s Enterprise Marketplace connects portfolios and properties with the most in-demand vendors and service providers to help streamline your operations and resident management
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Esusu Rebranded

This year, we unveiled Esusu 2.0 with our new tagline: Unlock Tomorrow—a call to action for renters, partners, and collaborators to help build financial freedom and stronger communities. Our rebrand reflects progress and trust, with a modern logo inspired by the Bese Saka and Lotus Flower, symbols of wealth, strength, and unity. This evolution underpins The Esusu Movement and our audacious Master Plan, bringing us closer to the many millions in this country left behind by the current status quo. Together, we’re making the American Dream more accessible for all.
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Industry Highlights

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Atlantic Re:think spoke with Wemimo and Fannie Mae’s Nancy Atwell, SVP and Multifamily Chief Operating Officer about what we learned one year into the positive rent reporting pilot.
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Priscilla Almodovar, CEO of Fannie Mae spoke with CNBC about how on-time rent payments can help credit invisible customers be seen. Esusu has been one of the largest data providers in the Fannie positive rent payment pilot.
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We partnered with Operation HOPE to provide free financial coaching to Esusu renters. Wemimo joined John Hope Bryant on Bloomberg TV to discuss the power of financial literacy. Renters work with coaches to reduce debt, build savings, and create actionable financial plans.
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Esusu CEOs Wemimo and Samir

Looking Toward 2025:

A letter from our founders

At Esusu, we embrace the principle of ‘Ever Evolving.’ This belief has guided us through a year of innovation and growth, positioning us to tackle the challenges ahead. As housing affordability and financial health take center stage nationally, we’ve witnessed the transformative power of providing people with tools to build stability and unlock opportunity—proving that when individuals thrive, entire communities flourish.

This underscores both the urgency of our mission and the responsibility we carry to uplift the communities we serve. We remain committed to adding value for our clients, championing human potential, and giving people the opportunity to succeed. The best days of Esusu are still ahead, and we are profoundly grateful for your support on this journey of impact and shared prosperity. Together, we will shape a brighter, more equitable future. Thank you for being with us every step of the way.

Forward together,

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