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Whale Tackles the Age-Old Security Deposit Problem with a Fresh Fintech Fix
CHICAGO, June 24, 2025 - Security deposits have been a friction point in renting for over a century. Whale, a Chicago-based fintech startup, is reimagining the process entirely - and making waves in the $45 billion rental deposit market.Instead of forcing renters to hand over cash that sits idle for months, Whale introduces a smarter system built around a lockable high-yield savings account:
(1) Renters open a high-yield savings account through Whale and fund their deposit
(2) Whale locks the funds, ensuring landlords have guaranteed access at move-out
(3) When the lease ends, Whale instantly unlocks the remaining funds for the renter - minus any deductions
This model benefits both sides of the lease: Landlords get security, and renters keep earning.
"Whale isn't just another alternative; we're pioneering a new product category in real estate fintech," said Jamie Petraglia, Whale's founder and a 25-year veteran in finance and real estate. "We're eliminating security deposit headaches for landlords while creating unique wealth-building opportunities for renters."
As adoption grows, Whale is positioning itself not as just another deposit alternative - but as the future of security deposits entirely.
With 44 million renter households in the U.S., Whale has the potential to revolutionize security deposit management for landlords across the country, as well as unlocking $1.4 billion in annual earnings for renters.
Whale is a Registered Investment Advisor governed by the SEC. To learn more about its revolutionary approach to security deposits, visit gowhale.com.
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press@gowhale.com
332 S Michigan Ave Suite #121- 2234
Chicago, IL 60604
Whale is transforming an overlooked opportunity-security deposits-into a pathway for investing. We've created the first high-yield savings account designed for renters, letting them earn while they rent.
Whale also helps property owners take security deposit management completely off their plates, saving them time and money. But this is just the beginning. Whale's vision extends beyond security deposits. They're building a comprehensive digital wallet for renters, creating simple, effective investment products that turn small, consistent investments into long-term wealth.
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