New integration gives property teams instant, in-platform alternatives, helping approve more renters while protecting asset performance

LIVINGSTON, N.J., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With more than 40% of renters denied their first-choice apartment due to rigid qualification standards, Cosign, a leading lease guarantor platform for the multifamily industry, today announced a native integration with VERO, a multifamily risk and screening platform.

The integration embeds Cosign’s guarantor solution directly into VERO’s screening workflow, allowing property owners and operators to instantly offer lease approval alternatives when applicants fall short of standard criteria. Instead of losing qualified renters or forcing them into manual follow-ups, leasing teams can now keep deals moving in real time, within a single system.

“Too often, qualified renters are denied housing simply because they miss a traditional threshold,” said Zach Schofel, co-founder and CEO of Cosign. “By integrating directly with VERO, we’re ensuring renters receive immediate, transparent alternatives while properties maintain strong screening standards and protect their financial performance.”

VERO combines applicant screening, risk analysis, and protection services under one roof to prevent fraud, protect NOI, and speed up the leasing process. By embedding Cosign’s guarantor options directly into that workflow alongside VERO’s full-stack identity, income, credit, and criminal verification, operators gain a single, end-to-end process that moves qualified renters from application to approval without interruption.

Key capabilities of the Cosign–VERO native integration include:

Real-time guarantor offers: When an applicant falls below approval thresholds inside VERO’s Risk OS, Cosign’s guarantor option surfaces automatically with no manual handoff required.
Single-system experience: Leasing teams and applicants remain in the VERO environment throughout, eliminating context-switching and reducing drop-off.
Compliance-forward design: Both platforms are built with fair housing requirements in mind, giving legal and operations teams confidence at every decision point.
National reach: Available across all 50 states, with Cosign’s fastest-growing markets in Texas, California, Georgia, and Florida.

The Cosign–VERO integration is available now. For more information, visit www.rentwithcosign.com or sayvero.com.

About Cosign

Cosign is a real estate technology company and third-party guarantor platform that bridges the gap between qualified renters and landlords. Founded by real estate professionals, Cosign’s mission is to expand housing access through data-driven underwriting that considers payment behavior, not just credit scores. Active on more than 350,000 units across all 50 states and 3,000+ communities, Cosign partners with owners and operators ranging from affordable housing to Class A new developments. Visit www.rentwithcosign.com and follow @rentwithcosign.

About VERO

VERO is a risk management platform built for multifamily. By combining applicant screening, risk analysis, and protection services under one roof, VERO helps property owners and operators prevent fraud, protect NOI, and speed up the leasing process so the right renters can move in faster. VERO’s full-stack platform covers identity verification, income verification, credit and criminal checks, document fraud detection, and AI-driven decision support within a single, SOC 2-compliant workflow that integrates with Yardi, Entrata, RealPage, and Rent Manager. Visit sayvero.com.