Obligo Reviews 

222
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Considering 73 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the platform for making relocations significantly less stressful by conveniently covering expensive security deposits in exchange for a manageable fee. People also state that the entire digital application procedure is exceptionally fast, completely straightforward, and remarkably user-friendly from the very beginning to the end. However, some customers also noted unexpected challenges when navigating the online payment portal and dealing with surprisingly high service costs. Several reviewers explicitly mentioned experiencing frustrating confusion regarding specific deposit eligibility requirements, unexpected communications from representatives, and surprise charges after moving into their new homes.

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User experience

Customers had positive experiences with user experience, reporting that the website is user-friendly, simple,... See more

Service

Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting how it makes relocating less stressful by... See more

Payment

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about payment, noting both helpful assistance with fees and unexpected... See more

Value for money

People report positive experiences with value for money, highlighting how the service helps reduce financial... See more

Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I never knew this was even possible. I'm moving in deposit free and couldn't be happier! It's 2 weeks before Thanksgiving and the government has shutdown, paying the deposit would have made my Holiday... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I genuinely love Obligo. Moving made so easy. Before you apply just make sure you do have the amount of your deposit in your account in order for them to verify that you could handle the deposit on yo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was surprised on how well explained and understood the process. It’s definitely a great way to allow people who need the assistance to be able to start their lives in a new environment without havin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Totally an awesome experience. Being a senior makes moves especially taxing. Enabling me to NOT have to dip into savings, is lifesaving!! HIGHLY recommend!


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

222 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t believe it

I couldn’t believe it that I didn’t have to give my deposit to lock it in bank for a year!
great idea to let renters keep deposit money and only charge you if you made any damages when you leave!
Love it! I will recommend it to all my friends

10 February 2022
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Obligo is awesome!

Obligo felt super easy-to-use. The interface was clean, the functionality easy to understand, and it was clear there were no-string-attached. It felt just like we were checking into a hotel. As a student, having some extra money is important, so it was so helpful being able to save that extra money that would have gone towards a security deposit.

14 August 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is an excellent service

This is an excellent service. It makes your life ssssso much easier! Why having to disburse a significant amount of money for a deposit if you can avoid it? I felt that it made so much sense to me simply using the money for something else!
Easy, user-friendly, painless, ...in short absolutely GREAT!!!

9 July 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Obligo at all costs

Avoid Obligo at all costs.

I am trying to cancel my account from auto-renewing after using this service for one year, and Obligo will not let me cancel the account through the website or customer service. They told me I am only able to cancel my account through my property manager, who herself is very unresponsive.

I find it unbelievable I cannot cancel my Obligo account or payment through Obligo.

17 June 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended

Recommended. Was able to apply and authorized in matter of minutes!! Without spending i big amount of money upfront as deposit! Wasn't aware of this feature but i think can help on expenses when moving.

22 May 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Obligo is great!

This is the first time that I've used Obligo and I love that I don't have to have my money tied up in a security deposit that is typical when renting an apartment. Love it!

27 April 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Give Obligo a shot! Totally worth it!

Highly recommend using Obligo! It was such an easy process to be able to apply and get approved for no deposit. I didn’t have to fork over a chunk of money to be able to get into our new place made it so much better because we didn’t have to have money tied up as a deposit for our rental. Completely worth it!

28 February 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy

Quick and easy! Also love the fact that my money isn't tied up in a security deposit. Highly recommend!

10 February 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!!

I highly recommend using Obligo for your next security deposit! Instead of paying your full security deposit, you are able to pay a very small fee each month (or pre pay for the year) where your landlord can charge you for any damages upon move out instead of paying a lump some and receiving it back at the end. This helped my roommates and I not have to tie up our money into a heavy security deposit fee! Their customer service is great as well!

10 February 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you want to keep your deposit money…

If you want to keep your deposit money and not have it sitting in your landlord’s bank account, Obligo is the option for you. In my experience it was super fast and not complicated to enroll with their services.

5 February 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Obligo takes the stress away

Obligo takes the stress away from having to pay a security deposit in cash. In my current situation, it helps a lot. The applying process is smooth and fast. Thank you for this service!

25 January 2021
Unprompted review

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