Sample Form Of Applicant Scoring System

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*SAMPLE APPLICANT SCORING SYSTEM
Test it out and change the criteria for your area and properties. Having a scoring system like this will help
to avoid bad tenants, bad judgments, and fair housing discrimination issues (review with your attorney).
Received date:_____________ Time:___________
OFFICE USE ONLY
(Attach to Application)
Applicant Name: ________________________PropertyAddress:_________________________
Money order
Paid fee: $______
Received by:________
Verified Photo ID: Yes
No
Online
Initials
Run Background and Credit then score below. If they have pets a pet application is required
Rating Category
Circle the number that applies
Length in Field of
0
1
2
3
0-11 mos.
12-23 mos.
24-35 mos.
36+ mos.
Employment
0
1
2
3
Rent to Income Ratio
40+
33-39
28-32
27-
(Rent / total household income=)
0
1
2
3
Credit Score
Below 600
600-649
650-699
700+
0
1
2
3
Payment History
3+ Delinquent
less than 2
Bank Acct. w/
0 past due accounts or
Delinquent
New/No Credit
Short sale or forcl. only
Length of Current
0
1
2
3
Residency
0-11 mos.
12-17 mos.
18-23 mos.
24+ mos.
0
1
2
3
# non-medical collections
3+ collections
2 collections
1collection or
0 Collections and credit
New/No Credit
history
Check Automatic Denial section for disqualifiers
TOTAL: _____
Approved with income verified and deposit
12+, no pets =
12+, with pet(s) =
Approved with income verified, pet app and additional deposit
9-11 =
Approved with income verified, double deposit or cosigner
Application declined, may consider co-signer
8 or less =
***Automatic Denial IF***
Felony within last 10 years. Conviction of a crime that is a threat to people,
(Very state specific, review
property, or manufacturing or distribution of a controlled substance. Collections
with attorney for your area)
or judgments from landlords or utilities require proof of resolution for approval.
Change status of prospect to either qualified or unqualified
If denied, mail the “Rental Application Denial” letter
Place a copy of the letter, this sheet, and app into the denied app file
If approved, gather the information for the Lease Packet:
If co-signer or increased deposit is required send adverse action letter
Make sure we have the names of all tenants adults and children
MUST HAVE PET APPLICATION OR REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATION
Get copy of income verification (such as, pay stubs or bank statements)
Notify tenant that you will be emailing them a “Lease Packet” and schedule a time for them to return
it within 3 business days, pay deposit, and complete the “Move-in Packet”
Email/Mail or give tenant “Lease Packet”
Once deposit is paid stop marketing
Begin Move-In Checklist
This form is a sample. Have your screening criteria reviewed by your attorney.
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