WORK IN PROGRESS
FAQs
What reports are included?
We provide credit, criminal, eviction, income, and identity reports.
How fast are results?
Reports are delivered within one to two business days after applicant consent. May take longer depending on the time it takes to receive criminal history.
Does screening affect credit scores?
No, our process uses a soft inquiry that does not impact applicants’ credit scores.
Is the process FCRA-compliant?
Yes, all screenings follow FCRA guidelines to protect all parties.
Who can use Omega Risk?
Property managers, HOA and condominium associations, employers, and other organizations that need professional background screening services.
Additional Information
Why Is There a Screening Fee?
Our screening service goes beyond a simple online background search. Each application involves a comprehensive review process designed to provide property managers, homeowners associations, condominium associations, and other residential communities with reliable information to assist in their applicant review process.
The screening fee reflects the full cost of processing and completing an application, not just the cost of obtaining a single background report.
Comprehensive Credit & Background Screening
Depending on the requirements of the property or association, screening may include a combination of:
Comprehensive credit screening
Criminal background screening
Identity and applicant information verification
Public record searches
Address and identifying information review
Review of available screening information
Additional verification required by the requesting property or association
Rather than relying solely on a basic criminal-record database, our screening process is intended to provide a broader and more complete assessment of an applicant.
Professional Processing
The screening fee includes administrative work involved in processing applications accurately and consistently, including reviewing submitted information, resolving incomplete or conflicting information when necessary, and coordinating screening results with the appropriate management company or association.
Secure Handling of Sensitive Information
Applicant screening may involve highly sensitive personal and financial information.
Maintaining secure systems, appropriate privacy safeguards, professional business insurance, technology infrastructure, and responsible data-handling procedures is an important part of providing a professional screening service.
Third-Party Screening & Data Services
Comprehensive applicant screening requires access to professional third-party reporting services, verification tools, and data sources.
These providers charge fees for each applicant screened. When an application includes more than one adult, screening information is typically obtained and processed separately for each individual to ensure a complete and accurate review.
Compliance & Business Infrastructure
Our screening service is supported by the professional tools, technology, and third-party resources required to process applications accurately and efficiently.
Our screening process relies on services and technology such as:
Screening and reporting platforms
Secure website and hosting services
Business email and communication systems
Document and records-management software
Data security and privacy tools
Payment-processing services
Business insurance and administrative resources
Licensing, registrations, and business compliance services
Secure applicant communication systems
More Than a Basic Background Check
Background screening is more than running a name through a single database. Depending on what is being requested, a screening may include credit information, criminal history, identity verification, public records, employment or income verification, and other relevant information.
Screening can be used for residential applications, employment, and other permitted purposes where the individual has provided the appropriate authorization.
The screening fee reflects the full process of obtaining, reviewing, and delivering the requested applicant information, not just the cost of a single report.