NYC Housing Connect- Positive sign if they pull your credit? (apartment, credit check)

[apartmenthunting101]

Hello all!

So grateful for this site and everyone's sharing of information!

I'm currently in the interview/selection process for an affordable housing 80/20 building. We have submitted all requested documentation and are now waiting. I recently got an email that they ran my credit/background check. Does anyone know if this is an indicator that Im moving along in the process or do they run a credit check on everyone once all documentation was provided? Just holding out hope. Thanks!

[melle7790]

Originally Posted by apartmenthunting101

Hello all!

So grateful for this site and everyone's sharing of information!

I'm currently in the interview/selection process for an affordable housing 80/20 building. We have submitted all requested documentation and are now waiting. I recently got an email that they ran my credit/background check. Does anyone know if this is an indicator that Im moving along in the process or do they run a credit check on everyone once all documentation was provided? Just holding out hope. Thanks!

They tend to check credit if it appears you are otherwise eligible. I.e with your incomes etc. running credit is the next step. Some developments do it sooner than later.

[apartmenthunting101]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the response. I'm self employed so the income eligibility could tip in either direction depending on what method of calculation they use. Just wondered if credit check meant I seem to qualify otherwise. Thanks again

[kharis49]

question: do you remember what form of payment you made for the credit check? money order? certified check? i know i'm supposed to bring one or the other, but i can't find what is required on any of the sites and i've an interview today.

[melle7790]

Originally Posted by kharis49

question: do you remember what form of payment you made for the credit check? money order? certified check? i know i'm supposed to bring one or the other, but i can't find what is required on any of the sites and i've an interview today.

Money order.