The latest updates and improvements to Habitat Financial.
July 16, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Statement Summaries and Security
Improved statement summaries and enhanced security features for a more reliable experience
We've refined statement summaries to accurately reflect post-earnings expense charges and prevented the counting of unrecouped expense carryover as gross earnings or expenses. Additionally, we've implemented measures to prevent stored XSS in chart data, ensuring a more secure environment for all users. These changes aim to provide a more accurate and secure experience when managing music royalties.
July 15, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Pagination and Reporting Tools
Streamlined navigation and improved reporting features for easier insights
We've standardized pagination across the platform for smoother navigation and made key improvements to reporting tools. The reporting cadence form has been reworked for better usability, and deal imports are now safer with duplicate-payee handling. These changes aim to enhance the overall user experience and provide more accurate data management.
July 14, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Composition Splits and Reporting
Easier songwriter and publisher management with improved reporting features.
We've introduced searchable songwriter and publisher pickers to simplify composition splits. Additionally, users can now add writers directly from suggestions. These updates aim to streamline royalty management and improve the overall user experience.
July 13, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Statement Tracking and Reporting
Easier statement tracking and improved report downloads
We've added an 'All' axis view and CSV download capabilities to Statement Tracker, making it simpler to analyze and share data. Additionally, we've made several improvements to earnings reports, including hiding UPC numbers under track titles and enhancing the display of payee information.
July 12, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Reporting for Unmatched Tracks
See the financial impact of unmatched tracks on your reports
We've added a new feature to show the dollar consequences of unmatched tracks on report surfaces, giving you greater visibility into your royalty management. This enhancement helps you identify and address discrepancies more efficiently. Additionally, we've refined form handling to prevent accidental data loss.
July 10, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Statement Inbox and Sidebar
Easier statement management and a more flexible sidebar.
We've added the ability to ingest statements via email directly into your Statement Inbox, making it simpler to manage your statements. Additionally, the sidebar now floats as an inset card and can be collapsed into an icon-only mode, giving you more control over your workspace. We've also made several other refinements to improve your overall experience.
July 9, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Statement Tracking and Security
Improved statement tracking and strengthened security across the platform.
We've refined the Statement Tracker to hide already-assigned statements from the attach picker and added a per-stream expected statement periods matrix. Additionally, we've implemented several security enhancements, including fixes for team-isolation IDORs, XSS, and privilege escalation.
July 8, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Payee Management and Payouts
Streamlined payee management and payout processes for improved accuracy
We've introduced a new requirement for annual confirmation of payee bank details before payouts can be made. This change ensures the accuracy and security of payment information. Additionally, we've automated the reconciliation of incoming wires from a popular payment service to simplify the payment process.
July 7, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Deal Management and Reporting
Effortlessly manage deals and access detailed reports with improved functionality.
We've made significant enhancements to our deal management capabilities, allowing for seamless import and export of deals, along with improved ID matching and editable exports. Additionally, our reporting features have been upgraded to provide more intuitive navigation and detailed insights.
July 6, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Deal Management and Reporting
Streamlined deal management and improved reporting features for better insights
We've introduced a new bulk add-to-deal feature on the full tracks page, making it easier to manage deals. Additionally, we've refreshed the incomplete-deals page to update deal statuses and added breadcrumbs for improved navigation. The revenue streams Date Added column now displays only the date, providing a cleaner view of your data.
July 4, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Statement Previews and Expense Tracking
Improved statement previews and expense tracking for accurate financial insights
We've enhanced the unvalidated statement preview to display recording expenses and accurately foot the net. Additionally, we've improved the display of recording-expense review findings, ensuring accurate financial information. These changes provide users with more comprehensive and reliable financial data.
July 3, 2026Improvement
Streamlined Account Setup and Currency Display
Easier account setup and more transparent currency information
We've refined the account setup process to make it smoother and more intuitive. Additionally, you can now see the current exchange rate for each payee's currency, providing more transparency and clarity. These updates aim to make managing your accounts and understanding financial data more efficient.
July 2, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Recordings Earnings Rebuilding
Improved accuracy and reliability in music royalty earnings calculations
We've made key improvements to how earnings are rebuilt and calculated for music recordings. These changes help ensure accuracy and reliability in royalty payments. Specific updates include handling orphaned data and optimizing data processing.
July 1, 2026New Feature
Configurable Merlin Fees and Invoice Automation
Easily manage Merlin fees and automate invoice creation with enhanced controls.
We've added the ability to configure Merlin fees on a per-team basis, giving you more flexibility in managing your royalty payments. Additionally, we've automated invoice creation to help streamline your financial processes. These updates are designed to provide more control and efficiency in handling your music royalty management needs.
June 30, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Track Management and Reporting
Easier track management and more informative reporting for labels and distributors
We've added more flexible ways to manage tracks, including filtering and sorting options. You can now more easily find and work with incomplete tracks. Additionally, we've made it simpler to identify associated labels in DDEX deliveries.
June 29, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Uploader Supports More Data Sources
Easier data uploads with more source options now available
We've added support for registering multiple new data sources in the uploader, making it simpler to manage and upload data from various providers. This enhancement streamlines the data ingestion process, allowing for more efficient management of music royalties. Additionally, we've improved the reliability of data source insertions to prevent concurrency issues.
June 27, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Usage Report Data Collection
We've refined how we gather usage report data for more accurate insights.
We've updated the way we collect and organize usage report data to ensure it's more precise and reliable. This change helps us provide more accurate information to our users, enabling better decision-making. This update affects how data is gathered for certain clients, improving the overall quality of their reports.
June 25, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Royalty Data Matching Capabilities
Improved accuracy in matching and processing royalty data for clients.
We've refined the way we match and process royalty data to ensure more accurate results. This includes enhancements to how we handle composer names and publishing writer information. These changes will help streamline royalty management and improve overall efficiency.
June 24, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Deal Tracking and Reporting
Improved composition deals and report-level track allocation features
We've added a deal-status badge and filters to the Compositions content tab, making it easier to manage deals. Additionally, we've introduced report-level track allocation, providing more accurate revenue tracking. These updates help you better understand and manage your deals and royalties.
June 23, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Composition Reporting and Search
Improved composition reports and search functionality for easier royalty tracking
We've added a live search feature for compositions and enhanced report totals to provide more detailed insights into royalty earnings. Composition reports now show per-writer gross royalty and deal share, as well as the actual payee share. These updates make it easier to track and manage royalties for various stakeholders.
June 22, 2026Improvement
Enhanced PDF Statement Accuracy
Improved accuracy and completeness of PDF statements for music royalty reports
We've refined the PDF statement generation process to ensure that all relevant data is accurately included. Specifically, we've addressed issues with gray boxes around certain data fields and ensured that recording revenue streams are properly displayed. Additionally, we've made targeted improvements to prevent data leaks and double-counting in certain scenarios.
June 20, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Expense Reconciliation Reporting
Improved financial reporting for expense reconciliations
We've enhanced the expense reconciliation feature to provide more accurate and comprehensive financial reporting. This update ensures that all relevant data is fully accounted for, giving users a clearer picture of their financial situation. The changes also improve the overall quality of the reports generated by the platform.
June 19, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Analytics and Statement Transparency
Improved analytics and statement details for clearer insights
We've refined the analytics and statement features to provide more accurate and detailed information. The recordings analytics now have enhanced filtering, and new-flow statements display track-level expense toplines. Additionally, we've introduced opt-in per-team settings for accessing detailed breakdowns.
June 17, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Statement Views and Expense Management
Improved statement views and streamlined expense management for easier financial tracking.
We've refined the period statement view to only show relevant income information for the specific payee. Additionally, we've made it easier to manage expenses by introducing a new way to create merchandise items directly within the platform. These changes aim to provide a more accurate and efficient financial management experience.
June 16, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Payee Analytics and Deal Insights
Improved analytics and deal tracking for informed decision-making
We've enhanced the payee analytics section to provide more accurate and up-to-date information. Additionally, we've introduced a new way to track deal performance, allowing you to better understand your business. These changes aim to provide a clearer picture of your financials and help you make more informed decisions.
June 15, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Search and Income Form Capabilities
Easier expense tracking and income management with improved search features
We've made it easier to manage expenses and income with enhanced search capabilities in the product-expense dropdown and merch item search on the one-off income form. Additionally, you can now create merch items directly within the one-off income form, streamlining your workflow. These updates aim to improve your overall experience and efficiency when working with financial data.
June 12, 2026Improvement
Accurate Expense Recoupment in Transactions
Ensures correct recoupment calculations for expenses in transactions
We've refined how expenses are calculated in our transaction-level flow to prevent duplicate recoupment. This change ensures that expenses are accurately accounted for, providing a clearer picture of financials. This update affects how expenses are handled for certain clients, enhancing the overall accuracy of financial data.
June 10, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Payee Earnings Visibility
Improved accuracy and consistency in payee earnings reporting
We've refined the way payee earnings are displayed, ensuring that custom period reports show a clear and accurate picture of outstanding amounts. This change enhances the overall transparency and reliability of our reporting features, helping you make more informed decisions.
June 9, 2026New Feature
Enhanced Voucher Income Management
Streamlined voucher income processing for accurate royalty management
We've added new capabilities for managing voucher income, enabling more accurate and efficient royalty calculations. This update includes enhanced processing for voucher expenses and recoupment. Additionally, we've refined data mappings for certain label configurations.
June 6, 2026Improvement
Enhanced Expense Reporting and Auditing
Improved expense reporting and auditing for accurate financial insights
We've refined the expense reporting and auditing process to provide more accurate financial insights. Expense allocations are now surfaced more clearly, and calculations have been adjusted to ensure accuracy. These changes help ensure that financial reports reflect the correct financial position.