Credit Empowerment: The Missing Link Between Housing Stability and Financial Inclusion

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Online Learning Event

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Online Learning Event

Free

Start: Jan 21, 2026

Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Online (Zoom)

Credit Empowerment:

The Missing Link Between Housing Stability and Financial Inclusion

Every month, thousands of renters across British Columbia pay their rent faithfully — yet those payments don’t count toward their credit history. For many tenants in non-profit and affordable housing, this invisible credit gap means limited access to loans, barriers to mobility, and persistent financial instability. 

But what if rent could become the bridge between housing and long-term financial empowerment? 

Across Canada, housing providers are rethinking what tenant support truly means. Credit Empowerment is emerging as the next frontier — a data-driven, dignity-centered support that helps renters build credit, improve financial health, and strengthen housing stability. 

Discover how non-profit housing providers can harness this innovation to: 

  • Strengthen tenant stability 
  • Reduce arrears and NSFs 
  • Generate measurable impact data for funders 
  • Lead the province in advancing financial inclusion 

This is a call to action for the next decade of housing innovation. 
The journey toward Credit Equity in Housing starts here. 

What You’ll Learn

Here is what you can expect:

Learn how to turn rent in to a credit-building asset for your tenants

Understand how to strengthen tenant accountability and reduce arrears

Learn how to position your organization as a leader in housing innovation and equity

Why you should attend:

In today’s housing landscape, success isn’t measured by units alone — it’s measured by stability, impact, and inclusion

As non-profit housing providers face growing pressure to improve tenant outcomes, demonstrate measurable impact, and do more with limited resources, credit empowerment offers a new and practical pathway forward. 

This webinar will equip you with data, strategies, and real-world examples to integrate rent reporting into your tenant success programs — without adding administrative burden.

Event Facilitated By

Paschal Okwundu, CEO 

With over a decade of extensive experience spanning banking, finance, private equity, and financial regulation at prominent institutions such as RBC, BMO, and Standard Bank, among others, Paschal is a seasoned professional. As a trained management consultant and serial entrepreneur, he brings invaluable business acumen, strategic insight, and operational expertise to Binta, essential for navigating the complexities of the fintech landscape. Paschal holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and an MBA from the University of British Columbia. 

Brian Mukeswe, CTO 

With over six years of hands-on experience in Data Science and Software Engineering, gained from roles at Mastercard, City of Vancouver, and other esteemed organizations, Brian spearheads product development and technology initiatives at Binta. Brian’s expertise lies in leveraging data science and software engineering to drive innovation and enhance product offerings. He holds a Master’s degree in Data Science, Technology, and Innovation from the University of Edinburgh, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. 

Jerence Go, CFO 

With an MBA from Cambridge University and serving as the Founder of Cambridge Capital, Jerence brings invaluable insights gleaned from technology investment banking and entrepreneurship. His strategic counsel serves as a driving force, propelling Binta forward by leveraging extensive experience in scaling ventures. 

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