We’re proud to announce that Obligo has been selected as winner of the “Open Banking Innovation Award” in the 8th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by FinTech Breakthrough, an independent… Read More

As the year ends, a big thank you to all of our renters and partners who were a part of Obligo’s 2023 journey. As a company that allows renters to… Read More

The Ascent program validated Obligo’s ability to integrate with BNY Mellon’s banking portal and serve its real estate clients Obligo announced the completion of its proof of concept as part… Read More

The Obligo team is thrilled to announce this year’s winners of our 4th annual Renter’s Trust Awards! While security deposit deductions are a reality of the rental process, these award-winning… Read More

As the year wraps, we want to thank all of our amazing partners for an exceptional 2022! Let’s take a look back at some insights and milestones worth sharing.  Partner… Read More

Obligo is proud to announce the recipients of our third annual Renter’s Trust Awards, a list of property management companies that renters can truly trust.  As renters move out, Obligo… Read More

We are pleased to announce Steven Gabel as Obligo’s Vice President of Customer Success. Gabel’s decades of experience and relationships in residential real estate make him an ideal partner for… Read More

The property management industry is solving some of its biggest challenges today by adopting new technologies. That’s where Obligo comes in. Obligo is solving for the complex outdated rental process,… Read More

Obligo’s security deposit alternative is now supported by Wells Fargo Letters of Credit, in a modern twist on a tried and trusted bank product. We’re proud to announce an innovative… Read More

Originally written by Emily Gallagher and published in Propmodo. Years ago, on the heels of the 2008 housing crisis, Omri Dor bought a single-family home with the intent of renting… Read More

Originally published by the New York Real Estate Journal on April 12, 2022.  It seems like every week you read a story about the price of goods and services reaching… Read More

This article was originally published in the Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal.  Property management companies are facing increased pressure to streamline processes and adapt with the latest technologies. It’s only a… Read More

As we step into the new year, our CEO Roey Dor took a look back at 2021 and reflected on his personal journey guiding the Obligo ship through a pandemic…. Read More

Obligo is proud to announce the recipients of our second annual Renter’s Trust Awards, which recognizes property management partners that have treated their renters fairly and achieved positive sentiment at… Read More

As part of Authority Magazine‘s series on businesses that promote financial inclusion, our COO Omri Dor shared his stories and insights as a business leader and fintech entrepreneur.  Can you… Read More

Originally written by Adam West and published in badcredit.org. In a Nutshell: Security deposits can pose challenges for both renters and landlords. That’s why Obligo developed a more convenient way to make the process… Read More

Today we announced a Series B funding of $35 million led by investor 83North. Additional investors participating in the round include HighSage Ventures,  10D, Entrée Capital, Alumni Ventures, MUFG Innovation Partners,… Read More

Imagine a software app that creates peace and understanding between landlords and tenants. How much value would that have in this world of constant rental turnover and strife?

Originally published by Propmodo on September 28th, 2021. A security refund process without frustration and disappointment is unexpected for renters. Jump into any review site and you’ll find horror stories… Read More

We are pleased to announce that we have won the MHN Gold Award for Best Technology! On November 6, 2020, Multi-Housing News (MHN) announced their 2020 excellence award winners. In… Read More

Today we announced a $15.5 million Series A funding round from investors including 83North, 10D, Entrée Capital, Viola Credit, and other strategic real estate investors. The funding will enable us… Read More

Obligo is excited to announce the recipients of its inaugural 2020 Renter’s Trust Awards. Obligo facilitates a trusted relationship between landlords and renters using Open Banking technology and AI, ridding… Read More

We are pleased to announce the launch of our lease renewal incentive program, designed for residential landlords to increase retention rates, minimize the cost of concessions and provide renters with… Read More

Obligo in The Real Deal: New York City formalizes their push for security deposit alternatives, following a nationwide trend in deposit regulations.  Last year, Mayor Bill De Blasio announced his… Read More

Obligo was recently featured in Israel21c, with Chief Operating Officer Omri Dor explaining how we rid both landlords and renters from the burden of security deposits. Obligo’s technology screens renters… Read More

On Episode 32 of “Product Nation”, Obligo’s co-founder and COO Omri Dor chats about his humble beginnings in a small market in Israel, switching gears to a larger international market… Read More

Obligo’s VP of Partnerships, Casey Winter, joins a panel of industry experts from Cortland, Waterton, Bell Partners and TLC Management Co., to discuss “Optimizing Operations: Tech’s Impact on Internal Processes”…. Read More

The world of renting and property management undergoes significant changes every year. And every new year, RETCON highlights the technologies, ideas, and opportunities that continue to propel our industry forward…. Read More

Omri Dor, Obligo’s co-founder and COO, joined Brad Hargreaves, founder and CEO at Common, on Episode 19 of Common Knowledge. Omri and Brad discuss how Obligo reduces friction and streamlines the… Read More

There are many unpleasant scenarios entrepreneurs plan for in advance, in an effort to stay afloat if and when trouble hits. Recessions, however, are a league of their own. They… Read More

Major cities have experienced unprecedented increases in unemployment, uncertainty, and apartment vacancies.

This past May, Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, pushed through legislation to extend the eviction ban through August 20th. Cuomo also introduced an option for tenants to cover rent… Read More

As a landlord or property manager, have you ever wondered what it would be like to rid yourself of the need for security deposits? On Episode 39 of Bob Preston‘s “The… Read More

Our co-founder and CEO Roey Dor met with Justin Goldberg at AIPAC, to discuss the history of Obligo, the challenges we’re encountering during COVID-19, the problems with insurance, and our vision for the future.

Joshua Kopelowitz, Partner at Rosenberg & Estis, joined Obligo COO & co-founder Omri Dor to discuss how owners are using deposits as rent, without sacrificing security and renter accountability. Josh… Read More

A surprising effect of COVID-19 is how the world has rapidly digitized in its wake. Video conferencing technologies like Zoom are now used for every meeting, social event, conference, school… Read More

Here are 5 startups that help them stave off evictions: Obligo, founded in 2017, eschews the insurance model. Instead, tenants provide the company with access to their bank account and… Read More

Sometime in late February or early March, if you were on the leadership team at your company, your day to day and role instantly changed. Whatever your role was previously,… Read More

With millions of New Yorkers suddenly out of a job due to coronavirus, a number of city officials announced on Tuesday they are bringing forth a proposal that would allow… Read More

One of Israel’s big areas of expansion has been the large number of innovative proptech companies, some of which have already hit the U.S.

Would you rather hand over one month’s security deposit on your New York City rental or sign up for an alternative security deposit insurance program to cover any damage to… Read More

Mayor Bill de Blasio is taking a cue from Cincinnati: He wants to give some renters an alternative to paying a hefty security deposit upfront. During his State of the… Read More

The availability of apartments is only one hurdle you come across when searching for a new home. Once you find the right place, though, can you afford it?

Common, the nation’s leading residential brand enhancing the quality of living through convenience and community, and Obligo, the financial technology company that enables deposit-free rental buildings, today announced a partnership… Read More

The joy of renting a new apartment also comes with misery: handing over a large sum of money to the landlord for a security deposit, which then sits useless in an… Read More