Mortgage Connects
What changes can mortgage pros expect from the new credit score models? – Episode 25
Jeff Platfoot, MGIC Customer Trainer
What changes can mortgage pros expect from the new credit score models?
We interview Jeff Platfoot, MGIC Customer Trainer, for a quick update on a topic of interest to many of our listeners: Credit score model changes on the horizon. Jeff covers what mortgage industry pros can expect to see as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pivot from the classic FICO model to modernize credit score model requirements.
Episode breakdown:
- Recent credit changes in the mortgage industry (1:46)
- The new 2-credit report scoring model (3:12)
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Jeff Platfoot
Leading MGIC’s training team for over 20 years, Jeff Platfoot has over 35 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including in positions in sales/origination, underwriting and underwriting management. Much of his focus today is on delivering MGIC’s best-in-class specialized training curriculum, teaching the key skills, techniques and best practices needed to build your team’s confidence within essential areas of industry knowledge.
Jeff is passionate about helping mortgage professionals to compete in today’s fast-paced lending environment. He loves to help customers develop a depth of understanding on a wide range of topics, including origination, loan products, industry updates and processing.