Risk Score Validation Studies:
The "Validation Odds Chart" is a useful tool -- if used properly.
It provides an visual snapshot of
the breakdown of the test scores in 10 point increments. It
does not replace the need for
each credit union to perform individual testing and tier level adjustment.
As discussed in the manual, the risk score
ranges that I provide are "starting points only" -- just to get you moving
in the right direction. For most credit unions, these scores will get
you close to the desired 20/60/20 mix, but, they are not exact.
They still need to be adjusted for your own membership.
Note: Fair, Isaac, the developer of
the: Classic FICO; the Next Generation score, and the Horizon Bankruptcy
score (available through TransUnion Only) has requested that the Validation
studies be obtained directly through their website. To access their
site, you need to request a "User Name" and "Password" directly from
the Fair,Isaac Customer Service Department.
To do so, simply call:
1-800-777-2066 between 9:00am - 6:00pm PST
or send an email to
cbhelpline@fairisaac.com. They will request some basic information
and then assign you a username/password that is good for 1 year.