Credit Scoring …Credit Scoring …
Protecting Your Future andProtecting Your Future and
your Capitalyour Capital
2
What Does it Mean?What Does it Mean?
3
• Predicts the statistical chance of a consumer becomingPredicts the statistical chance of a consumer becoming
90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation
What Does The Score Mean?What Does The Score Mean?
4
• Predicts the statistical chance of a consumer becoming
90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation
• Each score is specific for each bureauEach score is specific for each bureau
What Does The Score Mean?What Does The Score Mean?
5
• Predicts the statistical chance of a consumer becoming
90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation
• Each score is specific for each bureau
• Scores range from…Scores range from…
…… 300 to 850 for Classic FICO300 to 850 for Classic FICO
What Does The Score Mean?What Does The Score Mean?
6
• Predicts the statistical chance of a consumer becoming
90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation
• Each score is specific for each bureau
• Scores range from…
… 300 to 850 for Classic FICO
• The higher the score the less the odds of defaultThe higher the score the less the odds of default
What Does The Score Mean?What Does The Score Mean?
7
• Predicts the statistical chance of a consumer becoming 90 days late
or more on a particular loan obligation
• Each score is specific for each bureau
• Scores range from…
… 300 to 850 for Classic FICO
… The higher the score the less the odds of default
• The score is generated by analyzing the information contained in theThe score is generated by analyzing the information contained in the
consumer’s credit report atconsumer’s credit report at THATTHAT point in timepoint in time
What Does The Score Mean?What Does The Score Mean?
8
Consumer Default: What are the Odds?Consumer Default: What are the Odds?
9
Odds on Consumers: 90Odds on Consumers: 90
Days LateDays Late
ScoreScore
OddsOdds
Above 800 1292 to 1
760 to 799 597 to 1
720 to 759 323 to 1
700 to 719 123 to 1
680 to 699 55 to 1
10
ScoreScore OddsOdds
660 to 679 38 to 1
620 to 659 26 to 1
500 to 600 8 to 1
Below 500
Odds on Consumers: 90Odds on Consumers: 90
Days LateDays Late
11
FICO ScoreFICO Score
APR RateAPR Rate MonthlyMonthly
PaymentPayment
Interest PaidInterest Paid
720-850720-850 5.3%5.3% 2776.522776.52 $499,549$499,549
700-719700-719 5.9%5.9% 2965.682965.68 $567,647$567,647
680-699680-699 6.5%6.5% 3160.343160.34 $637,722$637,722
620-679620-679 7.6%7.6% 3530.373530.37 $770,937$770,937
560-619560-619 8.4%8.4% 3809.193809.19 $871,305$871,305
500-599500-599 9.9%9.9% 4350.954350.95 $1,066,352$1,066,352
A Low Credit Score Can Cost You BIG!
Compare 30 yr fixed rates on a $500,000
home
12
Jack & Brad: $500,000/30yr.
Fixed
JackJack BradBrad
SalarySalary EqualEqual EqualEqual
Credit ScoreCredit Score 681681 595595
13
Jack & Brad : $500,000/30yr.
Fixed
JackJack BradBrad
SalarySalary Equal Equal
Credit ScoreCredit Score 681 595
Yearly SavingsYearly Savings $14,288$14,288 00
14
Jack & Brad : $500,000/30yr.
Fixed
JackJack BradBrad
SalarySalary Equal Equal
Credit ScoreCredit Score 681 595
Yearly SavingsYearly Savings $14,288 0
Interest Saved over 30Interest Saved over 30
YearsYears
$428,630$428,630 00
15
Jack & Brad : $500,000/30yr.
Fixed
JackJack BradBrad
SalarySalary Equal Equal
Credit ScoreCredit Score 681 595
Yearly SavingsYearly Savings $14,288 0
Interest Saved over 30Interest Saved over 30
YearsYears
$428,630 0
10% return on savings10% return on savings
compounded total in 30compounded total in 30
yrs.yrs.
$ 2,476,911$ 2,476,911 $0$0
16
What are the determining factors?What are the determining factors?
17
Credit Score ComponentsCredit Score Components
1.1. Past DelinquenciesPast Delinquencies
2.2. Revolving Debt RatioRevolving Debt Ratio
3.3. Average Age of FileAverage Age of File
4.4. Mix of CreditMix of Credit
5.5. InquiriesInquiries
18
1. Past Delinquencies…1. Past Delinquencies…
35%
ofof
Credit ScoreCredit Score
19
 Timing of the delinquencyTiming of the delinquency
1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
20
 Timing of the delinquency
 Level of DelinquencyLevel of Delinquency
1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
21
 Timing of the delinquency
 Level of Delinquency
 Last activity dateLast activity date
1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
22
 Timing of the delinquency
 Level of Delinquency
 Last activity date
 Past Due Notices destroy scoresPast Due Notices destroy scores
1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
23
 Timing of the delinquency
 Level of Delinquency
 Last activity date
 Past Due Notices destroy scores
 Missed payments (low vs. high)Missed payments (low vs. high)
1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
24
 Timing of the delinquency
 Level of Delinquency
 Last activity date
 Past Due Notices destroy scores
 Missed payments (low vs. high)
 Pay-off collections in Escrow NOT beforePay-off collections in Escrow NOT before
1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
25
How long do delinquencies stay?How long do delinquencies stay?
26
Delinquencies on CreditDelinquencies on Credit
ReportsReports
• BankruptciesBankruptcies
…… Chapter 7 & 11 10 Years from filing dateChapter 7 & 11 10 Years from filing date
…… Chapter 13Chapter 13 7 Years from filing date7 Years from filing date
• Tax Liens*Tax Liens* 7 Years from date7 Years from date
satisfiedsatisfied
• Late PaymentsLate Payments 7 Years7 Years
• Charge-offsCharge-offs 7 Years from 1st late pay7 Years from 1st late pay
• JudgmentsJudgments 7 Years7 Years
27
2. Revolving Debt Ratio2. Revolving Debt Ratio
30%
ofof
Credit ScoreCredit Score
28
2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score
 Cards:Cards: …Share debt among many cards…Share debt among many cards
……Use each every 6 monthsUse each every 6 months
……Do not close credit cardsDo not close credit cards
……Pay-off before closing datePay-off before closing date
……Get added as an authorizer userGet added as an authorizer user
29
2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score
 Cards: …Share debt among many cards
…Use each every 6 months
…Do not close credit cards
…Pay-off before closing date
…Get added as an authorizer user
 CreditCredit …Ask for credit limit increases…Ask for credit limit increases
LimitLimit …Maintain balances below 10%…Maintain balances below 10%
……Make sure the limit is reportedMake sure the limit is reported
30
 Spouse:Spouse: …Keep credit separate from spouse…Keep credit separate from spouse
……Transfer debt to one spouseTransfer debt to one spouse
2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score
31
 Spouse: …Keep credit separate from spouse
…Transfer debt to one spouse
 BusinessBusiness …Utilize Business Credit!…Utilize Business Credit!
……Reports don’t distinguishReports don’t distinguish
personal from businesspersonal from business
2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score
32
3. Average Age of Credit3. Average Age of Credit
File…File…
15%
of
Credit Score
33
3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%
 The longer the history, the betterThe longer the history, the better
34
3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%
 The longer the history, the better
 Hold onto old credit cardsHold onto old credit cards
35
3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%
 The longer the history, the better
 Hold onto old credit cards
 Piggyback off Mom to get historyPiggyback off Mom to get history
36
4. The Mix of Credit …4. The Mix of Credit …
10%
ofof
Credit ScoreCredit Score
37
4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score
 A mixture is bestA mixture is best
38
4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score
 A mixture is best
 3 to 5 revolving credit cards3 to 5 revolving credit cards
39
4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score
 A mixture is best
 3 to 5 revolving credit cards
 A mortgage accountA mortgage account
40
4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score
 A mixture is best
 3 to 5 revolving credit cards
 A mortgage account
 Auto loanAuto loan
41
4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score
 A mixture is best
 3 to 5 revolving credit cards
 A mortgage account
 Auto loan
 Equity lines of creditEquity lines of credit
42
5. Inquiries …5. Inquiries …
10%
ofof
Credit ScoreCredit Score
43
5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score
 Inquiries affect the score for 1 yearInquiries affect the score for 1 year
44
5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score
 Inquiries affect the score for 1 year
 Inquiries can cost 0 – 50 pointsInquiries can cost 0 – 50 points
45
5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score
 Inquiries affect the score for 1 year
 Inquiries can cost 0 – 50 points
 Score is only reduced for 1st 10 inquiriesScore is only reduced for 1st 10 inquiries
46
5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score
 Inquiries affect the score for 1 year
 Inquiries can cost 0 – 50 points
 Score is only reduced for 1st 10 inquiries
 Auto & mortgage inquiriesAuto & mortgage inquiries
…… have a 30 day buffer periodhave a 30 day buffer period
…… within a 45 day period are treated as 1within a 45 day period are treated as 1
47
5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score
 Inquiries affect the score for 1 year
 Inquiries can cost 0 – 50 points
 Score is only reduced for 1st 10 inquiries
 Auto & mortgage inquiries
… have a 30 day buffer period
… within a 45 day period are treated as 1
 Many inquiries don’t countMany inquiries don’t count
…… personalpersonal
…… promotional & job relatedpromotional & job related
…… insurance & account reviewsinsurance & account reviews
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Credit Score ComponentsCredit Score Components
2 - 30%
1 - 35%
5 - 10%
3 - 15%
4 - 10%
1.1. Past DelinquenciesPast Delinquencies
2.2. Debt RatioDebt Ratio
3.3. Average Age of FileAverage Age of File
4.4. Mix of CreditMix of Credit
5.5. InquiriesInquiries
49
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  • 1. Credit Scoring …Credit Scoring … Protecting Your Future andProtecting Your Future and your Capitalyour Capital
  • 2. 2 What Does it Mean?What Does it Mean?
  • 3. 3 • Predicts the statistical chance of a consumer becomingPredicts the statistical chance of a consumer becoming 90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation What Does The Score Mean?What Does The Score Mean?
  • 4. 4 • Predicts the statistical chance of a consumer becoming 90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation • Each score is specific for each bureauEach score is specific for each bureau What Does The Score Mean?What Does The Score Mean?
  • 5. 5 • Predicts the statistical chance of a consumer becoming 90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation • Each score is specific for each bureau • Scores range from…Scores range from… …… 300 to 850 for Classic FICO300 to 850 for Classic FICO What Does The Score Mean?What Does The Score Mean?
  • 6. 6 • Predicts the statistical chance of a consumer becoming 90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation • Each score is specific for each bureau • Scores range from… … 300 to 850 for Classic FICO • The higher the score the less the odds of defaultThe higher the score the less the odds of default What Does The Score Mean?What Does The Score Mean?
  • 7. 7 • Predicts the statistical chance of a consumer becoming 90 days late or more on a particular loan obligation • Each score is specific for each bureau • Scores range from… … 300 to 850 for Classic FICO … The higher the score the less the odds of default • The score is generated by analyzing the information contained in theThe score is generated by analyzing the information contained in the consumer’s credit report atconsumer’s credit report at THATTHAT point in timepoint in time What Does The Score Mean?What Does The Score Mean?
  • 8. 8 Consumer Default: What are the Odds?Consumer Default: What are the Odds?
  • 9. 9 Odds on Consumers: 90Odds on Consumers: 90 Days LateDays Late ScoreScore OddsOdds Above 800 1292 to 1 760 to 799 597 to 1 720 to 759 323 to 1 700 to 719 123 to 1 680 to 699 55 to 1
  • 10. 10 ScoreScore OddsOdds 660 to 679 38 to 1 620 to 659 26 to 1 500 to 600 8 to 1 Below 500 Odds on Consumers: 90Odds on Consumers: 90 Days LateDays Late
  • 11. 11 FICO ScoreFICO Score APR RateAPR Rate MonthlyMonthly PaymentPayment Interest PaidInterest Paid 720-850720-850 5.3%5.3% 2776.522776.52 $499,549$499,549 700-719700-719 5.9%5.9% 2965.682965.68 $567,647$567,647 680-699680-699 6.5%6.5% 3160.343160.34 $637,722$637,722 620-679620-679 7.6%7.6% 3530.373530.37 $770,937$770,937 560-619560-619 8.4%8.4% 3809.193809.19 $871,305$871,305 500-599500-599 9.9%9.9% 4350.954350.95 $1,066,352$1,066,352 A Low Credit Score Can Cost You BIG! Compare 30 yr fixed rates on a $500,000 home
  • 12. 12 Jack & Brad: $500,000/30yr. Fixed JackJack BradBrad SalarySalary EqualEqual EqualEqual Credit ScoreCredit Score 681681 595595
  • 13. 13 Jack & Brad : $500,000/30yr. Fixed JackJack BradBrad SalarySalary Equal Equal Credit ScoreCredit Score 681 595 Yearly SavingsYearly Savings $14,288$14,288 00
  • 14. 14 Jack & Brad : $500,000/30yr. Fixed JackJack BradBrad SalarySalary Equal Equal Credit ScoreCredit Score 681 595 Yearly SavingsYearly Savings $14,288 0 Interest Saved over 30Interest Saved over 30 YearsYears $428,630$428,630 00
  • 15. 15 Jack & Brad : $500,000/30yr. Fixed JackJack BradBrad SalarySalary Equal Equal Credit ScoreCredit Score 681 595 Yearly SavingsYearly Savings $14,288 0 Interest Saved over 30Interest Saved over 30 YearsYears $428,630 0 10% return on savings10% return on savings compounded total in 30compounded total in 30 yrs.yrs. $ 2,476,911$ 2,476,911 $0$0
  • 16. 16 What are the determining factors?What are the determining factors?
  • 17. 17 Credit Score ComponentsCredit Score Components 1.1. Past DelinquenciesPast Delinquencies 2.2. Revolving Debt RatioRevolving Debt Ratio 3.3. Average Age of FileAverage Age of File 4.4. Mix of CreditMix of Credit 5.5. InquiriesInquiries
  • 18. 18 1. Past Delinquencies…1. Past Delinquencies… 35% ofof Credit ScoreCredit Score
  • 19. 19  Timing of the delinquencyTiming of the delinquency 1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
  • 20. 20  Timing of the delinquency  Level of DelinquencyLevel of Delinquency 1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
  • 21. 21  Timing of the delinquency  Level of Delinquency  Last activity dateLast activity date 1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
  • 22. 22  Timing of the delinquency  Level of Delinquency  Last activity date  Past Due Notices destroy scoresPast Due Notices destroy scores 1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
  • 23. 23  Timing of the delinquency  Level of Delinquency  Last activity date  Past Due Notices destroy scores  Missed payments (low vs. high)Missed payments (low vs. high) 1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
  • 24. 24  Timing of the delinquency  Level of Delinquency  Last activity date  Past Due Notices destroy scores  Missed payments (low vs. high)  Pay-off collections in Escrow NOT beforePay-off collections in Escrow NOT before 1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score1. Past Delinquencies: 35% of Credit Score
  • 25. 25 How long do delinquencies stay?How long do delinquencies stay?
  • 26. 26 Delinquencies on CreditDelinquencies on Credit ReportsReports • BankruptciesBankruptcies …… Chapter 7 & 11 10 Years from filing dateChapter 7 & 11 10 Years from filing date …… Chapter 13Chapter 13 7 Years from filing date7 Years from filing date • Tax Liens*Tax Liens* 7 Years from date7 Years from date satisfiedsatisfied • Late PaymentsLate Payments 7 Years7 Years • Charge-offsCharge-offs 7 Years from 1st late pay7 Years from 1st late pay • JudgmentsJudgments 7 Years7 Years
  • 27. 27 2. Revolving Debt Ratio2. Revolving Debt Ratio 30% ofof Credit ScoreCredit Score
  • 28. 28 2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score  Cards:Cards: …Share debt among many cards…Share debt among many cards ……Use each every 6 monthsUse each every 6 months ……Do not close credit cardsDo not close credit cards ……Pay-off before closing datePay-off before closing date ……Get added as an authorizer userGet added as an authorizer user
  • 29. 29 2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score  Cards: …Share debt among many cards …Use each every 6 months …Do not close credit cards …Pay-off before closing date …Get added as an authorizer user  CreditCredit …Ask for credit limit increases…Ask for credit limit increases LimitLimit …Maintain balances below 10%…Maintain balances below 10% ……Make sure the limit is reportedMake sure the limit is reported
  • 30. 30  Spouse:Spouse: …Keep credit separate from spouse…Keep credit separate from spouse ……Transfer debt to one spouseTransfer debt to one spouse 2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score
  • 31. 31  Spouse: …Keep credit separate from spouse …Transfer debt to one spouse  BusinessBusiness …Utilize Business Credit!…Utilize Business Credit! ……Reports don’t distinguishReports don’t distinguish personal from businesspersonal from business 2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score2. Revolving Debt Ratio: 30% of Score
  • 32. 32 3. Average Age of Credit3. Average Age of Credit File…File… 15% of Credit Score
  • 33. 33 3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%  The longer the history, the betterThe longer the history, the better
  • 34. 34 3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%  The longer the history, the better  Hold onto old credit cardsHold onto old credit cards
  • 35. 35 3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%3. Average Age of Credit File: 15%  The longer the history, the better  Hold onto old credit cards  Piggyback off Mom to get historyPiggyback off Mom to get history
  • 36. 36 4. The Mix of Credit …4. The Mix of Credit … 10% ofof Credit ScoreCredit Score
  • 37. 37 4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score  A mixture is bestA mixture is best
  • 38. 38 4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score  A mixture is best  3 to 5 revolving credit cards3 to 5 revolving credit cards
  • 39. 39 4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score  A mixture is best  3 to 5 revolving credit cards  A mortgage accountA mortgage account
  • 40. 40 4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score  A mixture is best  3 to 5 revolving credit cards  A mortgage account  Auto loanAuto loan
  • 41. 41 4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score4. Mix of Credit: 10% of Credit Score  A mixture is best  3 to 5 revolving credit cards  A mortgage account  Auto loan  Equity lines of creditEquity lines of credit
  • 42. 42 5. Inquiries …5. Inquiries … 10% ofof Credit ScoreCredit Score
  • 43. 43 5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score  Inquiries affect the score for 1 yearInquiries affect the score for 1 year
  • 44. 44 5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score  Inquiries affect the score for 1 year  Inquiries can cost 0 – 50 pointsInquiries can cost 0 – 50 points
  • 45. 45 5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score  Inquiries affect the score for 1 year  Inquiries can cost 0 – 50 points  Score is only reduced for 1st 10 inquiriesScore is only reduced for 1st 10 inquiries
  • 46. 46 5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score  Inquiries affect the score for 1 year  Inquiries can cost 0 – 50 points  Score is only reduced for 1st 10 inquiries  Auto & mortgage inquiriesAuto & mortgage inquiries …… have a 30 day buffer periodhave a 30 day buffer period …… within a 45 day period are treated as 1within a 45 day period are treated as 1
  • 47. 47 5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score5. Inquiries: 10% of Credit Score  Inquiries affect the score for 1 year  Inquiries can cost 0 – 50 points  Score is only reduced for 1st 10 inquiries  Auto & mortgage inquiries … have a 30 day buffer period … within a 45 day period are treated as 1  Many inquiries don’t countMany inquiries don’t count …… personalpersonal …… promotional & job relatedpromotional & job related …… insurance & account reviewsinsurance & account reviews
  • 48. 48 Credit Score ComponentsCredit Score Components 2 - 30% 1 - 35% 5 - 10% 3 - 15% 4 - 10% 1.1. Past DelinquenciesPast Delinquencies 2.2. Debt RatioDebt Ratio 3.3. Average Age of FileAverage Age of File 4.4. Mix of CreditMix of Credit 5.5. InquiriesInquiries
  • 49. 49 Now you Know!Now you Know!