Whale

Whale believes everyone deserves a chance to build wealth so we're transforming an overlooked opportunity—security deposits. For many, a large portion of their net worth is tied up in a costly security deposit where they earn little or nothing. With Whale, renters keep their money in their own high-yield savings account where it stays locked for the duration of their lease but they earn up to 3.25% interest for as long as the money is in their FDIC-insured account. After their landlord inspects their unit, their money is instantly released, less any damages. No more waiting weeks for checks in the mail! It's great for landlords, too. Complying with complex legal laws that differ by state and municipality is not only hard, but can lead to large legal fees and fines. It's also a big time suck: collecting payments, opening + managing accounts, and handling the return of the deposit eats up time that can be better spent on other to-dos. Please check it out and share your questions and comments.

Hi @casey_hingtgen - does this work in other markets outside of the USA?

Woww great idea! Will give it a try 🔥

As someone who's dealt with the headache of security deposits both as a renter and landlord, this is seriously refreshing! 🏠 The 3.25% interest rate for renters is a game-changer - finally our deposits aren't just sitting there collecting dust! Been using it for a couple of weeks and the integration with property management systems is smooth as butter. Zero extra work? Yes please! What really sold me is how it's truly win-win. Renters get their money working for them (and faster deposit returns 🙌), while landlords get hassle-free deposit management without any costs. In this economy, every bit of passive earning helps.

Congrats.

This is pretty cool idea @casey_hingtgen good luck bro!

This is a brilliant idea! Sadly, I can't get a registration email (tried two emails and checked my spam folder)