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Developer’s Guide
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July 6, 2010

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DEVELOPERS GUIDE FOR TOTAL SCORECARD

Table of Contents
Introduction
Getting Started
Interface File Descriptions

1
2
4

List of Appendices
Appendix A -- Scorecard Data Elements .................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B -- Scorecard Error Codes .........................................................................................B-1
Appendix C – Scorecard DTDs ...................................................................................................C-1
Appendix D – Revisions ............................................................................................................. D-1

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction
Purpose of TOTAL Scorecard Developer’s Guide
The TOTAL Scorecard Developer’s Guide provides the necessary information to establish an interface between the FHA’s TOTAL
Scorecard and an Automated Underwriting System(AUS). This document is primarily aimed at the software development and
maintenance staff supporting an AUS. The document contains the following sections:

 Section 1 - Introduction to TOTAL Scorecard includes an overview of TOTAL Scorecard.


Section 2 - Getting Started describes communication protocols, tips on building your TOTAL Scorecard
interface, and security requirements.

 Section 3 - Interface File Descriptions details XML file formats and error handling.
 Appendices – including the Scorecard Data Elements, Error Codes and the DTD.
Overview of TOTAL Scorecard
TOTAL Scorecard is a transaction-based system. The steps below describe the processing of loan information from the lender’s AUS,
to the TOTAL Scorecard, and back to the lender. These steps must be performed for each transaction processed through the TOTAL
Scorecard.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Loan information is entered into the lender’s AUS.
The lender requests an underwriting decision from the AUS.
The AUS pulls the borrower’s credit and applies eligibility rules.
The AUS calls the TOTAL Scorecard
The AUS examines the TOTAL Scorecard results along with other criteria to provide an underwriting decision.

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Getting Started
his section is designed to assist AUS developers (management and staff) in planning the organization’s interface
to the TOTAL Scorecard.

T

The following topics are outlined in this section:

 Things to Consider - There are decisions that the AUS developer must take into consideration when
developing the TOTAL Scorecard interface.

 Building the TOTAL Scorecard Interface - There are steps that the AUS developer must follow with
regard to implementation of these requirements, whether it be for initial or subsequent use. Most steps are
likely to already be part of your system development process.

 Security Requirements and Recommendations - There are general rules and requirements that apply to
the AUS developer when interfacing with the TOTAL Scorecard which directly impact system and datarelated security.
Things to Consider
This section provides some key points for your consideration in the planning and development of the TOTAL Scorecard interface.

Interface Data File Formats
The TOTAL Scorecard uses Extensible Markup Language (XML). XML uses tags that define the data elements. The TOTAL
Scorecard DTD is included in Appendix C in this document. The TOTAL Scorecard uses an SSL secured Hypertext Transfer Protocol
(HTTPS) Uniform Resource Locator (URL). For further information regarding interface file descriptions, refer to section 3 of this
manual.

Communications Protocol
The communications protocol for TOTAL Scorecard is TCP/IP via the Internet. The call to the TOTAL Scorecard will be via an
HTTPS POST.
The HTTPS communications protocol provides two layers of data protection.



The HTTPS communications protocol requires that a certificate reside on the server. This certificate must be issued by a
trusted certificate authority. This ensures that the user is communicating with the TOTAL Scorecard and not some third party
trying to spoof the TOTAL Scorecard’s IP address.
The HTTPS protocol encapsulates standard Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) within the Secure Socket Layer (SSL).
SSL is a universally accepted mechanism for securing data in transit across the Internet. SSL provides a very secure data
encryption mechanism.

Data Mapping
The first aspect in developing of the TOTAL Scorecard interface is reviewing the data and formats required by the TOTAL Scorecard.
The AUS developer must map each of the TOTAL Scorecard XML data elements to the corresponding data element(s) in the AUS. A
field-by-field matrix is the suggested method for accomplishing this data mapping.
Through the data mapping process you are able to identify:

 Data elements that are currently available within your system - This set of data elements should not
require a significant effort in the process of developing the interface.

 Data elements that are available but values must be re-mapped or calculated - These data elements
require re-mapping of the values within your system to the values that TOTAL Scorecard requires.
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 Data elements that are unavailable in your system - The AUS must be modified to capture these
additional data elements, utilizing new or existing screens.
Security Requirements and Recommendations
TOTAL Scorecard’s security requirements and recommendations adhere to the standards that have been established by the Automated
Data Processing Security Office at HUD. All TOTAL Scorecard transactions are required to have the following:

 User ID – up to ten alphanumeric characters; and
 Password – up to ten alphanumeric characters.
User IDs and passwords are sent as part of the transaction. User IDs will be issued to partners as they are ready to begin developing
their calls to the TOTAL Scorecard.

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INTERFACE FILE DESCRIPTIONS

Interface File Descriptions

T

he AUS interfacing with the TOTAL Scorecard must be able to build TOTAL Scorecard standard XML data for a given
Scorecard request. A new TOTAL Scorecard XML Data Stream must be generated for each new request made by the user.
This section details the format of both the XML Data Stream and Response File.

XML Data Stream Format

The TOTAL Scorecard XML Data Stream uses an SSL secured Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTPS) uniform resource locator
(URL).

protocol

server ID

file ID

https://cluster.server.com/datadirectory/file1.cfm
Figure 3.1 - Sections of a URL.

The client sends the XML data stream to the server via a generated post. The XML data stream is comprised of the value of the XML
file. The data stream should NOT be urlencoded. In urlencoding, most characters are represented as 3 character strings. The TOTAL
Scorecard is expecting that the data be sent as regular ASCII text. Not as urlencoded ASCII text.

data stream

[TOTAL Scorecard compliant XML data]
Figure 3.2 - Sample data stream.

Telecommunications Errors
Since the TOTAL Scorecard is using the HTTPS communications protocol, the exact format of telecommunications errors received
follows the standard TCP/IP telecommunications errors.

Response File Format
The TOTAL Scorecard Response File uses Extensible Markup Language (XML) to identify each data element in the file.

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INTERFACE FILE DESCRIPTIONS

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SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

APPENDIX A – Scorecard Data Elements

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SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Appendix A – Scorecard Data Elements
Scorecard Table Elements

Definition

Format

Size

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
I
Scoring
1003
(Section 5)

Scoreable Criteria

DTD Element Name

1

Applicant(s) combined monthly
income

The sum, in whole dollars, of the applicant(s)
Base Employment Income, Overtime, Bonuses,
Commissions, Dividends/Interest, Net Rental
Income, and Other from Section 5 in 1003. This
includes all applicants (even if 4+).

999999

6

Scorecard

2

Appraised value, if available

"As is" or "As Repaired" from URAR (Uniform
Residential Appraisal Report) in whole dollars.

9999999

7

Scorecard

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Scoring

URAR

3

Assets after closing (must allow
for negative amounts)

Assets available (post-closing) in whole dollars
including gifts.

999999

6

Scorecard

I

Scoring

4

FHA case number

FHA case number from FHA Connection

999-9999999

11

Scorecard

I

Scoring

5

Loan amount including MIP

Sum of loan amount and MIP in whole dollars
from Section 7 in 1003.

9999999

7

Scorecard

I

Scoring

HUD Form
92900-WS
(Line 10p)
FHA
Connection
1003
(Section 7)

6

Monthly payment, including
Principal, Interest, Taxes, and
Insurance

99999.99

8

Scorecard

I

Scoring

1003
(Section 5)

Must be > 0 and <
15000

piti

7

Mortgage Insurance Premium

99999.99

8

Scorecard

I

Scoring

Mortgage term in months (e.g.,
180 months, 360 months)

999

3

Scorecard

I

Scoring

1003
(Section 7)
1003
(Section 1)

Any non-negative
value is ok
Must be > 47 and
must be < 361

mip

8

Monthly payment, including Principal, Interest,
Taxes, and Insurance in dollars and cents.
Interest Rate should be based on Underwriting
Interest Rate.
Loan amount multiplied by the appropriate MIP
Factor in whole dollars from Section 7 of 1003.
Number of Months stated in Section 1 of 1003.

9

Sales price

Purchase Price stated in Section 7 in whole
dollars of 1003.

9999999

7

Scorecard

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Scoring

1003
(Section 7)

10

Social Security Number for
SSN1
Social Security Number for
SSN2

Social Security Number stated in Section 3 of
1003 for SSN1.
Social Security Number stated in Section 3 of
1003 for SSN2.

999999999

9

Scorecard

I

Scoring

999999999

9

Scorecard

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Scoring

1003
(Section 3)
1003
(Section 3)

If entered, must be > sale_price
9000 and must be <=
9,999,999
Must be a valid ssn ssn

12

Social Security Number for
SSN3

Social Security Number stated in Section 3 of
1003 for SSN3.

999999999

9

Scorecard

I

Scoring

1003
(Section 3)

If entered, must be a ssn
valid ssn

13

Social Security Number for
SSN4

Social Security Number stated in Section 3 of
1003 for SSN4.

999999999

9

Scorecard

I

Scoring

1003
(Section 3)

If entered, must be a ssn
valid ssn

14

Social Security Number for
SSN5

Social Security Number stated in Section 3 of
1003 for SSN5.

999999999

9

Scorecard

I

Scoring

1003
(Section 3)

If entered, must be a ssn
valid ssn

15

Total number of applicants

9

1

Scorecard

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Scoring

1003
(Section 3)

Must be > 0 and
must be < 6

16

Unique identification for loan
application assigned by AUS

Total number of applicants stated in Section 3 of
1003. Total number of applicants must equal
total SSN's/FICO entered.
Identification number assigned by the AUS
scoring the loan.

char(16)

16

Scorecard

I

Scoring

AUS Vendor Must be a valid
identifier

11

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A-1

Must be > 0

monthly_income

If entered, must be > appraised_value
9000 and must be <=
9,999,999
Any value is ok
assets_after_clsg

If entered, must pass fha_case_number
check digit routine.
Must be > 0
loan_amount

term

If entered, must be a ssn
valid ssn

applicants

loan_number

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SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Scorecard Table Elements

Definition

Format

999.99

6

Scorecard

999.99999

9

Scorecard

999.99999

9

Scorecard

"A", “B” or Space

1

Scorecard

99999.99

8

Scorecard

I

Scoring

See HUD
Handbook
4155

Must be > 0 and <
15000

underwriting_pi

99999.99

8

Additional

I

CHUMS

6

Scorecard

I

Scoring

Must be > 0 and <
150000
Must be > 0

contract_pi

99.999

1003
(Section 5)
See HUD
Handbook
4155

99.999

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

Must be > 0

contract_interest

99

2

Additional

I

CHUMS

Any value is ok

borr_age

99

2

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 1)
1003
(Section 3)
1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_age

99

2

Additional

I

CHUMS

Any value is ok

borr_age

99

2

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 3)
1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_age

17

Loan-To-Value Ratio

Loan amount without MIP divided by the lesser of
the appraised value or sales price of the property.

18

Front-End Ratio

19

Back-End Ratio

The projected monthly principal, interest, taxes,
and insurance payment divided by the gross
monthly income of all borrowers.
Housing plus other debt divided by monthly
income

20

Loan Indicator

21

Underwriting P&I

Defines type of loan. "A" for ARM “B” for
Buydown or space for all other loans.

P&I Amount at which loan is underwritten

Size

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
I
Scoring
HUD Form
92900-WS
(Line 14a)
I
Scoring
HUD Form
92900-WS
(Line 14b)
I
Scoring
HUD Form
92900-WS
(Line 14c)
I
Scoring
1003
(Section 1)

(Adjusted for ARMs whose LTV is 95% or greater

Scoreable Criteria

DTD Element Name

Must be > 10 and
must be < 126

ltv

Must be > 0 and
must be < 101

front_end_ratio

Must be > 0 and
must be < 101

back_end_ratio

Must be "A" for ARM, amort_type
“B” for Buydown or a
Space

and Buydowns; same as Contract P&I for all other
loans)

22

Contract P&I

23

Underwriting Interest Rate

24

Contract Interest Rate

25

Borrower Age for SSN1

26

Borrower Age for SSN2

27

Borrower Age for SSN3

28

Borrower Age for SSN4

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P&I to be used for underwriting purposes.
Should be adjusted for ARMs whose LTV is 95%
or greater to coincide with Underwriting Interest
Rate adjustment. Should be adjusted for
Buydowns to coincide with Buydown Interest
Rate. Should match Contract P&I for all other
loans.
Actual P&I payment
(CHUMS P&I)
Interest rate at which loan is underwritten
(Adjusted for ARMs whose LTV is 95% or
greater; and for Buydowns same as Contract
Interest Rate for all other loans)
Interest rate to be used for underwriting
purposes. Should be adjusted upward 1 point for
ARMs whose LTV is 95% or greater. Should
match the Buydown Interest Rate for Buydowns.
Should match Contract Interest Rate for all other
loans.
Stated interest rate on loan application
(CHUMS Interest Rate)
Borrower Age stated in Section 3 of 1003 for
SSN1.
Borrower Age stated in Section 3 of 1003 for
SSN2.
Borrower Age stated in Section 3 of 1003 for
SSN3.
Borrower Age stated in Section 3 of 1003 for
SSN4.

A-2

underwriting_interest

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Scorecard Table Elements

29

Borrower Age for SSN5

30

Borrower Marital Status

31

Borrower Name for SSN1

32

SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Definition

Format

Borrower Age stated in Section 3 of 1003 for
SSN5.
Borrower Marital Status stated in Section 3 of
1003. 1-married, 2-separated, 3-unmarried

Size

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
I
CHUMS 1003
(Section 3)
I
CHUMS 1003
(Section 3)

Scoreable Criteria

DTD Element Name

Any value is ok

borr_age

Any value is ok

borr_marital_status

1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_name

CHUMS

1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_name

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_name

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_name

22

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_name

char(1)

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 10)

Any value is ok

borr_race

char(1)

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 10)

Any value is ok

borr_race

99

2

Additional

9

1

Additional

Borrower Name for SSN1 stated in Section 3 of
1003.

Last Name, First
Name M.I.

22

Additional

I

CHUMS

Borrower Name for SSN2

Borrower Name for SSN2 stated in Section 3 of
1003.

Last Name, First
Name M.I.

22

Additional

I

33

Borrower Name for SSN3

Borrower Name for SSN3 stated in Section 3 of
1003.

Last Name, First
Name M.I.

22

Additional

34

Borrower Name for SSN4

Borrower Name for SSN4 stated in Section 3 of
1003.

Last Name, First
Name M.I.

22

35

Borrower Name for SSN5

Borrower Name for SSN5 stated in Section 3 of
1003.

Last Name, First
Name M.I.

36

Borrower Race for SSN1

Borrower Race for SSN1 stated in Section 10 of
1003.
0–Not Applicable,
1-White,
2-Black or African American,
3-American Indian or Alaska Native,
4-Asian,
5-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander,
9–Not Disclosed.

37

Borrower Race for SSN2

Note – This field may appear multiple times in a
single Borrower Container
Borrower Race for SSN2 stated in Section 10 of
1003.
0–Not Applicable,
1-White,
2-Black or African American,
3-American Indian or Alaska Native,
4-Asian,
5-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander,
9–Not Disclosed.
Note – This field may appear multiple times in a
single Borrower Container

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Scorecard Table Elements

38

Borrower Race for SSN3

SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Definition

Format

Borrower Race for SSN3 stated in Section 10 of
1003.

Size

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
I
CHUMS 1003
(Section 10)

Scoreable Criteria

DTD Element Name

Any value is ok

borr_race

1003
(Section 10)

Any value is ok

borr_race

CHUMS

1003
(Section 10)

Any value is ok

borr_race

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_sex

char(1)

1

Additional

char(1)

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

char(1)

1

Additional

I

char(1)

1

Additional

0–Not Applicable,
1-White,
2-Black or African American,
3-American Indian or Alaska Native,
4-Asian,
5-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander,
9–Not Disclosed.

39

Borrower Race for SSN4

Note – This field may appear multiple times in a
single Borrower Container
Borrower Race for SSN4 stated in Section 10 of
1003.
0–Not Applicable,
1-White,
2-Black or African American,
3-American Indian or Alaska Native,
4-Asian,
5-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander,
9–Not Disclosed.

40

Borrower Race for SSN5

Note – This field may appear multiple times in a
single Borrower Container
Borrower Race for SSN5 stated in Section 10 of
1003.
0–Not Applicable,
1-White,
2-Black or African American,
3-American Indian or Alaska Native,
4-Asian,
5-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander,
9–Not Disclosed.
Note – This field may appear multiple times in a
single Borrower Container
Borrower Sex for SSN1 stated in Section 3 of
1003. 1-Male, 2-Female

41

Borrower Sex for SSN1

42

Borrower Sex for SSN2

Borrower Sex for SSN2 stated in Section 3 of
1003. 1-Male, 2-Female

char(1)

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_sex

43

Borrower Sex for SSN3

Borrower Sex for SSN3 stated in Section 3 of
1003. 1-Male, 2-Female

char(1)

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_sex

44

Borrower Sex for SSN4

Borrower Sex for SSN4 stated in Section 3 of
1003. 1-Male, 2-Female

char(1)

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_sex

45

Borrower Sex for SSN5

Borrower Sex for SSN5 stated in Section 3 of
1003. 1-Male, 2-Female

char(1)

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

borr_sex

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Scorecard Table Elements

SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Definition

Format

Borrower Birth Date for SSN1

Borrower Ethnicity for SSN1. Is borrower
Hispanic or Latino? If borrower is Hispanic or
Latino, the answer is "Y."
Borrower Ethnicity for SSN2. Is borrower
Hispanic or Latino? If borrower is Hispanic or
Latino, the answer is "Y."
Borrower Ethnicity for SSN3. Is borrower
Hispanic or Latino? If borrower is Hispanic or
Latino, the answer is "Y."
Borrower Ethnicity for SSN4. Is borrower
Hispanic or Latino? If borrower is Hispanic or
Latino, the answer is "Y."
Borrower Ethnicity for SSN5. Is borrower
Hispanic or Latino? If borrower is Hispanic or
Latino, the answer is "Y."
Borrower Birth Date for SSN1

52

Borrower Birth Date for SSN2

53

46

Borrower Ethnicity for SSN1

47

Borrower Ethnicity for SSN2

48

Borrower Ethnicity for SSN3

49

Borrower Ethnicity for SSN4

50

Borrower Ethnicity for SSN5

51

Size

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
I
CHUMS CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
I
CHUMS CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
I
CHUMS CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
I
CHUMS CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
I
CHUMS CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
I
CHUMS CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
I
CHUMS CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
I
CHUMS CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
I
CHUMS CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
I
CHUMS CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
I
Scoring
1003
(Section 8)

"Y" or "N"

1

Additional

"Y" or "N"

1

Additional

"Y" or "N"

1

Additional

"Y" or "N"

1

Additional

"Y" or "N"

1

Additional

Yyyymmdd

8

Additional

Borrower Birth Date for SSN2

Yyyymmdd

8

Additional

Borrower Birth Date for SSN3

Borrower Birth Date for SSN3

Yyyymmdd

8

Additional

54

Borrower Birth Date for SSN4

Borrower Birth Date for SSN4

Yyyymmdd

8

Additional

55

Borrower Birth Date for SSN5

Borrower Birth Date for SSN5

Yyyymmdd

8

Additional

56

First time home buyer (FTHB)

char(1)

1

Scorecard

57

Loan purpose

Has borrower had an ownership interest in a
property in the last three years? If you have,
FTHB = "N". If you have not, FTHB = "Y". If any
borrower is a FTHB, the answer is "Y."
1-Purchase an existing house, previously
occupied
2-Finance improvements to an existing property
3-Refinance
4-Purchase a new condo unit
5-Purchase an existing condo unit
6-Purchase existing home, not previously
occupied
7-Construct home – proceeds to be paid out
during construction
8-HUD only - finance co-op purchase

char(2)

2

Additional

I

CHUMS

58

Property address

Char(60)

60

Additional

I

CHUMS

July 6, 2010

Property street address stated in Section 2 of
1003.

A-5

Scoreable Criteria

DTD Element Name

Any value is ok

borr_ethnicity

Any value is ok

borr_ethnicity

Any value is ok

borr_ethnicity

Any value is ok

borr_ethnicity

Any value is ok

borr_ethnicity

Any value is ok

borr_birth_date

Any value is ok

borr_birth_date

Any value is ok

borr_birth_date

Any value is ok

borr_birth_date

Any value is ok

borr_birth_date

“Y” or “N”

first_time_buyer

1003
(Section 2)

Any value is ok

loan_purpose

1003
(Section 2)

Any value is ok

prop_address

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Scorecard Table Elements

SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Definition

Format

Size

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
I
CHUMS 1002
(Section 2)

Scoreable Criteria

DTD Element Name

Any value is ok

prop_city

1002
(Section 2)

Any value is ok

prop_state

CHUMS

1002
(Section 2)

Any value is ok

prop_zip

I

CHUMS

1002
(Section 2)

Any value is ok

prop_county

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 4)

Any value is ok

self_employ

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 1)

Any value is ok

veteran

999999

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

Any value is ok

borr_clsg_costs

1-digit numeric

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

HUD Form
92900-WS
(Line 5c)
1003
(Section 2)

Any value is ok

borr_type

9999.99

7

Additional

I

CHUMS

1003
(Section 5)

Any value is ok

monthly_expense

Is there an energy efficient mortgage indicator?

"Y" or "N"

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

First Payment Date

Month and Year of first payment

YYYYMM

8

Additional

I

CHUMS

Gift letter amount

Amount of Gift in whole dollars

999999

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

Any value is ok
See HUD
Handbook
4155 Chapter
2-39
CHUMS
Any value is ok
Insurance
Screen
1003
Any value is ok
(Section 7)

59

Property city

Property city name stated in Section 2 of 1003.

Char(17)

17

Additional

60

Property state

Property state abbreviation stated in Section 2 of
1003

Char(2)

2

Additional

I

CHUMS

61

Property zip code

Property zip code stated in Section 2 of 1003

Char(9)

9

Additional

I

62

Property county code

Property fips county code.

Numeric(3)

3

Additional

63

Self employed indicator for
borrower

Is borrower self-employed? If one borrower is
self-employed, the answer is "Y."

"Y" or "N"

1

64

Veteran indicator for borrower

Is borrower a Veteran? If one borrower is a
Veteran, the answer is "Y."

"Y" or "N"

65

Borrower’s Closing Costs

Buyers total closing costs subtracted by the
amount of buyer’s closing costs paid by the seller

66

Borrower Type

1-Occupant
2-Landlord
3-Reserved
4-Reserved
5-Escrow Commitment
6-Reserved
7-Corporation (Refinance Only)
8-Government Agency or Non-Profit Organization

67

Current Total Monthly Expenses Current monthly housing expenses in dollars and
for all borrowers
cents for all borrowers

68

Energy Efficient Mortgage
Indicator

69
70

July 6, 2010

A-6

eem

first_pay_date

gift_amt

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Scorecard Table Elements

71

Gift letter source

SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Definition

Format

Size

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
I
CHUMS 1003
(Section 7)

Source of Gift
00 - N/A
01 - Relative
03 - Government Assistance
06 - Employer
15 - Nonprofit/Religious/Community – NonSeller Funded

99

Total number of dependents for borrowers

99

2

Additional

I

CHUMS

999999

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

"Y" or "N"

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

999999

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

2-digit numeric

2

Additional

I

CHUMS

2-digit numeric

2

Additional

I

CHUMS

2

Additional

73
74

Solar energy indicator

75

Total cash requirements

76

Years at Current Job for SSN1

77

Years Renting for borrower

Greatest number of years renting for any
borrower

78

Total Closing Costs

Total closing costs of the transaction

999999

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

79

Unpaid Principle Balance (for
refis)

Amount of principal due on first loan

9999999

7

Additional

I

CHUMS

80

Mortgage Basis

Total cost to the buyer, including the buyer's
share of any repairs, alterations, and additions to
the property and the closing costs, contract price,
and existing debt being refinanced, but excluding
prepaids.

9999999

7

Additional

I

CHUMS

81

Assets Available

Total assets available for closing, including cash,
savings bonds, and securities.

999999

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

82

Total Fixed Payment

Sum of the total housing expense and other
recurring charges, including all monthly payment
debts and housing debts.

999999

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

July 6, 2010

Borrower's share of closing costs and downpayment in whole dollars
Is there a solar energy indicator?

Total combined cash available to close loan in
whole dollars
Years at current job for SSN1

A-7

Any value is ok

DTD Element Name

gift_source

Please note: Field
will become required
in January 2009.

Number of Dependents for
borrowers
Required Investment

72

Scoreable Criteria

1003
(Section 3)
1003
(Section 7)
See HUD
Handbook
4155 Chapter
1-11
1003
(Section 7)
1003
(Section 4)
1003
(Section 3)

Any value is ok

dependents

Any value is ok

req_invest

Any value is ok

solar

Any value is ok

total_req

Any value is ok

years_at_job

Any value is ok

years_renting

HUD Form
92900-WS
(Line 5a)
CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
CHUMS
Insurance
Screen

Any value is ok

clsg_costs

Any value is ok

unpaid_balance

Any value is ok

mortgage_basis

CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
CHUMS
Insurance
Screen

Any value is ok

assets_avail

Any value is ok

total_fixed

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SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Scorecard Table Elements

Definition

Format

83

Counsel Type

84

Closing Date

Indicates if First Time Homebuyer (FTHB)
completed homebuyer counseling. " "- N/A, "A"Not Counseled, “D” – HUD Approved Counseling
Agency
Date loan was settled or closed.

85

Maturity Date

Date of last mortgage payment.

86

Buydown Interest Rate

87

Secondary Financing Amount

88

Secondary Financing Source

89

EEM Escrow Amount

Interest rate paid by borrower as a result of
points paid up front. To be used for underwriting
purposes.
Amount of financing provided from a source other
than the originating lender that creates a lien
against a property (even if the debt may be
forgiven by the provider of the funds).
Type of entity providing secondary financing
00 - N/A
01 - Government & Nonprofit Instrumentality of
Government
02 - Nonprofit (not Instrumentality of
Government)
03 - Private Organizations/Eligible Individuals
04 - Lender
Amount held in escrow for energy efficient
improvements.

90

Seller Concessions

91

Credit Report Type

Amount of the closing costs and financing
concessions paid by the seller on behalf of the
borrower.
Designates format of the Credit Report Data

92

Credit Report Data

Raw Credit Report

93

Lender ID

Code to Identify the originator making the
underwriting request. Should be the FHA 10 digit
lender ID.

July 6, 2010

A-8

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
I
Scoring
CHUMS
Insurance
Screen

"A", “D”, or " "

1

Scorecard

Yymmdd

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

Yyyymm

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

99.999

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

999999

6

Additional

I

99

2

Additional

999999

6

999999

Char(10)

Unlimited
Alphanumeric

Note: When processing a loan for a Sponsored
Originator, the AUS should send the Sponsored
Originator EIN. If the AUS is unable to send the
Sponsored Originator EIN, the AUS is allowed to
send 6999609996 in this field. That value will
indicate to TOTAL Scorecard the loan is
originated by a Sponsored Originator.

Size

Char(10)

Scoreable Criteria

DTD Element Name

"A", “D”, or " "

counsel_type

CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
CHUMS
Insurance
Screen
1003
(Section 1)

Any value is ok

closing_date

Any value is ok

maturity_date

Must be > 0

buydown_interest

CHUMS

CHUMS
Insurance
Screen

Any value is ok

secondary_financing_amt

I

CHUMS

CHUMS
Insurance
Screen

Any value is ok

secondary_financing_src

Additional

I

CHUMS

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

10

Scorecard

I

Scoring

Unlimited

Scorecard

I

Scoring

CHUMS
Any value is ok
Insurance
Screen
CHUMS
Any value is ok
Insurance
Screen
Credit Report Must be a supported
Credit Report Type.
Please contact
Single Family
Housing for a current
list of supported
Credit Report Types
Credit Report Any value is ok

20

Scorecard

I

Scoring

FHA

eem_escrow_amt

seller_concessions

creditreporttype

creditreportdata

Must be a valid FHA lender_id
10 digit lender ID

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Scorecard Table Elements

94

Sponsor ID

95

Version

96

Down Payment

97

Base Mortgage Amount

98

Base LTV

99

SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Definition

Format

Size

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
I
Scoring
FHA

Scoreable Criteria

DTD Element Name

Code to Identify the lender acting as an approved
sponsor for the originator making the
underwriting request. Should be the FHA 10 digit
lender ID. Required if the Lender ID is a Loan
Correspondent. Optional if the Lender ID is for a
DE Approved originator.
The version of the TOTAL Scorecard used during
the initial underwriting decision of the loan
application. This should match the version
output from the TOTAL Scorecard during the
initial submission of the loan application to the
TOTAL Scorecard. Should be blank for the initial
submission of a loan application.
The difference between the sales price of the
property and the mortgage amount excluding any
financed closing costs or mortgage insurance
premiums.
Mortgage amount prior to adding any financed
closing costs or any upfront mortgage insurance
premium, or any combination.
Base mortgage amount divided by the lesser of
the appraised value or sales price of the property

Char(10)

20

Scorecard

Char(11)

11

Scorecard

I

Scoring

999999

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

Any value is ok
Version
output from
the initial
submission of
the loan to the
TOTAL
Scorecard
Any value is ok

9999999

7

Additional

I

CHUMS

Any value is ok

base_mortgage_amount

999.99

6

Additional

I

CHUMS

Calculated

Any value is ok

base_LTV

Manufactured Housing

Indicator for specifying whether the dwelling is a
manufactured (mobile) home.

“Y” or “N”

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

URAR

Any value is ok

manufactured_housing

100

Number of Living Units

Number of separate dwellings. For example, a
two-family house has 2 living units.

99

2

Additional

I

CHUMS

101

ARM Type

“1”, “H”, or “N”

1

Additional

I

CHUMS

102

Refinance Type

Char(1)

1

Scorecard

I

Scoring

103

Sponsored Originator EIN

Type of ARM
1 – 1 Year Arm
H – Hybrid Arm
N – Not an ARM
“ “ - Unknown
“C” - Conventional
“H” - HOPE For Homeowners
“N” - Not Refinance
“R” - Prior FHA
“S” - Streamline Refinance
The Employer Identification Number for the
Sponsored Origination Company

Any value is ok
URLA, II.
Property
Information
and Purpose
of Loan
section, No.
of Units
Any value is ok
Note

999999999

9

Scorecard

I

Scoring

FHA

If entered, must be a _EmployerIdentificationN
umber attribute from the
valid EIN on the
CHUMS Sponsored LOAN_ORIGINATOR
Originator List.

O

Scoring

N/A

N/A

If entered, must be a sponsor_id
valid FHA 10 digit
lender ID

Any value is OK

version

down_payment

living_units

ARM_type

refinance_type

Output Variables Follow:
1

Number of review rules/credit
overrides that were triggered

July 6, 2010

The number of review rules/credit overrides that
were triggered (0-5).

A-9

99

2

Scorecard

NumReviews

JULY 6, 2010

Scorecard Table Elements

2

3

4
5

SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Definition

Format

Error Code

Error codes derived during the validation process;
error codes are returned comma delimited
(Example: 166, 300, 325)
Array containing the ID of the
Comma delimited field with codes indicating which
review rules triggered
review rules were triggered.
01-Front-End Ratio
02-Back-End Ratio
04-Foreclosure
05-Bankruptcy
06-Late Mortgage Payments
07 – Ineligible for FHA financing based on values
submitted to TOTAL – See Upfront Premiums
Chart
Post-review rules Accept or Refer Accept/Refer decision. Takes into account
decision
algorithm score, review rules and credit overrides.

Size

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
O
Scoring
N/A

Char(50)

50

Scorecard

99,99

30

Scorecard

O

Scoring

"A," "R," or "U"

1

Scorecard

O

"A," "R," or "U"

1

Scorecard

9999

4

Scoreable Criteria

DTD Element Name

N/A

Errcde

N/A

N/A

ReviewRules

Scoring

N/A

N/A

PostReview

O

Scoring

N/A

N/A

PreReview

Scorecard

O

Scoring

Credit Report N/A

LFico

6

Pre-review rules Accept or Refer Accept/Refer based only on algorithm score.
decision
Borrower1 FICO
FICO score for Borrower1

7

Borrower2 FICO

FICO score for Borrower2

9999

4

Scorecard

O

Scoring

credit Report N/A

LFico

8

Borrower3 FICO

FICO score for Borrower3

9999

4

Scorecard

O

Scoring

Credit Report N/A

LFico

9

Borrower4 FICO

FICO score for Borrower4

9999

4

Scorecard

O

Scoring

Credit Report N/A

LFico

10

Borrower5 FICO

FICO score for Borrower5

9999

4

Scorecard

O

Scoring

Credit Report N/A

LFico

11

Social Security Number for
Borrower1
Social Security Number for
Borrower2
Social Security Number for
Borrower3
Social Security Number for
Borrower4
Social Security Number for
Borrower5
Repository for selected FICO for
Borrower1
Repository for selected FICO for
Borrower2
Repository for selected FICO for
Borrower3
Repository for selected FICO for
Borrower4
Repository for selected FICO for
Borrower5
Version

Social Security Number stated in Section 3 of
1003 for Borrower1.
Social Security Number stated in Section 3 of
1003 for Borrower2.
Social Security Number stated in Section 3 of
1003 for Borrower3.
Social Security Number stated in Section 3 of
1003 for Borrower4.
Social Security Number stated in Section 3 of
1003 for Borrower5.
The Credit Repository which provided the FICO
reported from the scorecard.
The Credit Repository which provided the FICO
reported from the scorecard.
The Credit Repository which provided the FICO
reported from the scorecard.
The Credit Repository which provided the FICO
reported from the scorecard.
The Credit Repository which provided the FICO
reported from the scorecard.
The Version of the TOTAL Scorecard used during
this scorecard submission.
Identification number assigned by the AUS
scoring the loan.

999999999

9

Scorecard

O

Scoring

N/A

ssn

999999999

9

Scorecard

O

Scoring

N/A

ssn

999999999

9

Scorecard

O

Scoring

N/A

ssn

999999999

9

Scorecard

O

Scoring

N/A

ssn

999999999

9

Scorecard

O

Scoring

N/A

ssn

Char(20)

20

Scorecard

O

Scoring

1003
(Section 3)
1003
(Section 3)
1003
(Section 3)
1003
(Section 3)
1003
(Section 3)
Credit Report

N/A

repository

Char(20)

20

Scorecard

O

Scoring

Credit Report N/A

repository

Char(20)

20

Scorecard

O

Scoring

Credit Report N/A

repository

Char(20)

20

Scorecard

O

Scoring

Credit Report N/A

repository

Char(20)

20

Scorecard

O

Scoring

Credit Report N/A

repository

Char(11)

11

Scorecard

O

Scoring

N/A

Version

char(16)

16

Scorecard

O

Scoring

AUS Vendor N/A

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

Unique identification for loan
application assigned by AUS

July 6, 2010

A-10

N/A

loan_number

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Scorecard Table Elements

23

Upfront MIP Factor

24

Annual MIP Factor

25

Higher Mortgage Insurance
Premium Indicator

* Only a zero is retuned at this
time. This is a place holder for
future use

July 6, 2010

SCORECARD DATA ELEMENTS

Definition

Format

Percentage used for calculating the upfront
mortgage insurance premium. To calculate the
upfront mortgage insurance premium, the factor
should be multiplied by the mortgage amount.
Percentage used for calculating the annual
mortgage insurance premium. To calculate the
annual mortgage insurance premium, the factor
should be multiplied by the mortgage amount.
Indicates if the upfront mortgage insurance
premium was raised above level indicated by the
borrower’s credit score and LTV combination.
0 – MIP was not raised
1 – MIP was raised due to weakness in the
combination of cash reserves, mortgage
payment ratio, and/or rate of loan
amortization.
2 – MIP was raised due to weakness in credit
history; thin credit files.
3 – MIP was raised due to a combination of
1) cash reserves, mortgage payment
ratio, and/or rate of loan amortization
and 2) weakness in credit history; thin
credit files.
4 – MIP was raised due to a combination of
weaknesses but no dominant cause

A-11

Size

Data Type

Input or Output? Required for Source
*
Scoring/
CHUMS
O
Scoring
N/A

99.999

6

Scorecard

99.999

6

Scorecard

O

Scoring

0-4

1

Scorecard

O

Scoring

Scoreable Criteria

DTD Element Name

N/A

upfrontMIPFactor

N/A

N/A

annualMIPFactor

N/A

N/A

MIPBumpIndicator

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SCORECARD ERROR CODES

APPENDIX B – Scorecard Error Codes

July 6, 2010

JULY 6, 2010

SCORECARD ERROR CODES

Appendix B - Scorecard Error Codes
ERROR
CODES
001

ERROR MESSAGES

004

One SSN must be entered

005

SSN1 is not valid

006

SSN2 is not valid

007

SSN3 is not valid

008

SSN4 is not valid

009

SSN5 is not valid

010

SSN2 is required

011

SSN3 is required

012

SSN4 is required

235

A zero FICO Score is only permitted for one applicant

240

One FICO Score is required when only one applicant

290

Invalid FHA Case Number

300

Applicant(s) combined monthly income must be greater than 0

305

Appraised Value must be between $9,000 and $9,999,999. Otherwise, it must be 0.

310

Loan amount including MIP must be greater than 0

315
320

Monthly payment, including Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance, must be greater
than $0 and less than $15,000
Mortgage Insurance Premium cannot be less than 0

325

Mortgage term in months must be between 48 and 360

330

Sale price must be between $9,000 and $9,999,999.

335

Either Appraised Value or Sale Price is required

340

Total number of applicants must be between 1 and 5

345

Total number of applicants does not match number of SSNs entered

350

Unique identification for AUS must be entered

355

Unique identification for loan application assigned by AUS must be entered

360

Loan-To-Value Ratio must be between 11 and 125

365

Front End Ratio must be greater than 0 and less than 101

370

Back End Ratio must be greater than 0 and less than 101

372

Back End Ratio must be greater than Front End Ratio

375

Underwriting P&I must be greater than $0 and less than $15,000

380

Underwriting Interest must be greater than 0

385

Either Lender ID or Sponsored Originator EIN is required

386

Both Lender ID and Sponsored Originator EIN not allowed. Please submit either
Lender ID or Sponsored Originator EIN.

July 6, 2010

Data in AUS system to calculate score is not complete

B-1

JULY 6, 2010

ERROR
CODES
387
388
390
391

SCORECARD ERROR CODES

ERROR MESSAGES
Sponsored Originator EIN is invalid. Sponsored Originator EIN must be nine numeric
digits.
Sponsored Originator EIN is invalid. Sponsored Originator EIN must be in the
CHUMS Sponsored Originator list.
Lender ID must contain 10 digits

392

Invalid Lender ID Please ensure lender ID is entered correctly. If it is entered
correctly, please contact Lender Approval Division at (202)708-3976.
Lender ID is not active

393

Sponsor ID is required

394

Sponsor ID must contain 10 digits

395

Invalid Sponsor ID

396

Sponsor ID is not active

397

Both Lender ID and Sponsor ID cannot be mortgagee type 4

398

Lender ID is not certified through FHA Connection Certification Screen

399

Sponsor ID is not certified through FHA Connection Certification Screen

400

Credit Report is required

405

Each Credit Report must include a Credit Report Type and a Credit Report Data

415

First Time Homebuyer must be “Y” or “N”

420

Counsel Type is not valid

999

AUS system unable to score loan with data provided

July 6, 2010

B-2

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SCORECARD DTDS

APPENDIX C –Scordcard DTDs

July 6, 2010

JULY 6, 2010

REVISIONS

Input DTD




















































July 6, 2010

C-1

JULY 6, 2010

REVISIONS





























]>

Output DTD
















]>

July 6, 2010

C-2

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REVISIONS

APPENDIX D –Revisions

July 6, 2010

JULY 6, 2010

REVISIONS

Revisions
December 1, 2003
Added two new error codes
398:
399:

Lender ID is not certified
Sponsor ID is not certified

October 22, 2003
Changes to be in compliance with HMDA requirements:
Added the following fields:
Name
Borrower Ethnicity for SSN1
Borrower Ethnicity for SSN2
Borrower Ethnicity for SSN3
Borrower Ethnicity for SSN4
Borrower Ethnicity for SSN5
Borrower Birth Date for SSN1
Borrower Birth Date for SSN2
Borrower Birth Date for SSN3
Borrower Birth Date for SSN4
Borrower Birth Date for SSN5
Secondary Financing Amount
Secondary Financing Source
EEM Escrow Amount
Seller Concessions

Appendix A - position
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
87
88
89
90

Modified the following fields:
Gift Letter Source
70
Borr X Race
36 through 40
Modification to DTD Only
Modified Race to allow multiple occurrences
Changes to pull FICO scores from the credit report:
Removed the following fields:
Name
Beacon Score for SSN1
Beacon Score for SSN2
Beacon Score for SSN3
Beacon Score for SSN4
Beacon Score for SSN5
FICO Score for SSN1
FICO Score for SSN2
FICO Score for SSN3
FICO Score for SSN4
FICO Score for SSN5
Empirica Score for SSN1
Empirica Score for SSN2

July 6, 2010

Appendix A - old position
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

D-1

JULY 6, 2010

Empirica Score for SSN3
Empirica Score for SSN4
Empirica Score for SSN5

REVISIONS

17
18
19

October 6, 2004
Modified the Appraised Value and Sales Price edits:
Name
Appraised Value
Sales Price

Appendix A - position
2
9

Modified the definition of Assets After Closing:
Name
Assets After Closing

Appendix A – position
3

December 1, 2004
Implemented a new version of TOTAL Scorecard (1.2)
Name
Version

Appendix A - position
95 (input)

Version

21 (output)

December 03, 2007 – Implementation Date July 14, 2008.
Implemented a new version of TOTAL Scorecard (2.0)
Version 2.0 will collect three new required fields: Down Payment, Base Mortgage Amount, and
Base LTV. Please see the Input Fields table in Appendix A (page A-9) for field definitions and
the input DTD in Appendix C. Three new error codes were added to correspond to these new
fields. Please see Appendix B (page B-2) for error codes.
In Version 2.0, two previously optional fields will be required. The two required fields are First
Time Home Buyer and Counsel Type. Two new error codes were added to correspond to these
newly required fields. Please see Appendix B (page B-2) for error codes.
Version 2.0 will allow for a new value in the Counsel Type field. This new value will be “D”
which means the borrower was counseled by a HUD approved counseling agency.
Version 2.0 will collect three new optional fields: Manufactured Housing, Number of Living
Units, and ARM Type. Please see the Input Fields table in Appendix A (page A-9) for field
definitions and the input DTD in Appendix C.
Version 2.0 returns three new fields: Upfront MIP Factor, Annual MIP Factor, and Higher
Mortgage Insurance Premium Indicator. Please see the Output Fields table in Appendix A (page
A-10) for field definitions and the output DTD in Appendix C (page C-2). Please note: Only a
zero will be returned for the Higher Mortgage Insurance Premium Indicator at this time.
This is a place holder for future use.

July 6, 2010

D-2

JULY 6, 2010

REVISIONS

Version 2.0 returns a new review rule (07). Please see the Output Fields table in Appendix A
(page A-9) for Review Rule definitions.
Removed 4 Scorecard Error Codes from Appendix B
200:
210:
220:
230:

FICO Score numbers for SSN2 must be 0 when SSN2 not entered
FICO Score numbers for SSN3 must be 0 when SSN3 not entered
FICO Score numbers for SSN4 must be 0 when SSN4 not entered
FICO Score numbers for SSN5 must be 0 when SSN5 not entered

Modified the Appraised Value and Sales Price field size and Scoreable Criteria.
Modified the Loan Amount, Unpaid Principle Balance and Mortgage Basis field size.
Name
Appraised Value
Loan Amount
Sales Price
Unpaid Principle Balance
Mortgage Basis

Appendix A – position
2
5
9
79
80

Modified the Error Messages for Appraised Value (305) and Sales Price (330) from Appendix B.
Modified the definition for Loan Purpose
Version 2.0 added two new values for Gift Letter Source (14 and 15) and removed one value
(02).
Version 2.0 added a new value for Secondary Financing Source (04).
May 13, 2008 – Implementation Date July 14, 2008
Added new input field refinance_type. Please see the Input Fields table in Appendix A (item
102) for field definition and the input DTD in Appendix C.
Modified the Monthly payment, including Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance,
Underwriting P&I, and Contract P&I field size and Scorable Criteria.
Name
Monthly payment
Underwriting P&I
Contract P&I

Appendix A – position
2
21
22

Modified the Error Messages for Monthly payment, including Principal, Interest, Taxes, and
Insurance (315) and Underwriting P&I (375) from Appendix B.
September 2, 2008 – Implementation Date October 1, 2008

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REVISIONS

Implemented a new version of TOTAL Scorecard (2.1)
Version 2.1 added a new value for Refinance Type. In the Definition for the Input fields table in
Appendix A (item 102), this new value will be “H” which means the borrower is applying for a
HOPE loan.
In Version 2.1, three previously required fields will be optional. The three optional fields are
Down Payment, Base Mortgage Amount and Base LTV.
Removed 3 Scorecard Error Codes from Appendix B
425:
430:
435:

DOWN PAYMENT AMOUNT IS NOT VALID
BASE MORTGAGE AMOUNT IS NOT VALID
BASE LTV IS NOT VALID

Modified the Down Payment, Base Mortgage Amount, and Base LTV Scoreable Criteria.
Name
Down payment
Base Mortgage Amount
Base LTV

Appendix A – position
96
97
98

August 3, 2009 – Implementation Date September 1, 2009
Modified allowable values for the “refinance_type” field. Added the following allowable
values:
“H” - HOPE For Homeowners
“S” - Streamline Refinance
Removed “14 - Nonprofit/Religious/Community - Seller Funded” as an allowable value for the
“gift_source” field.

May 12, 2010 – Modified to reference Version 2.2 which was implemented on April 3, 2010
to support MIP Factor changes described in Mortgagee Letter 2010-02.
No interface changes were made as part of this modification.

July 6, 2010

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REVISIONS

July 6, 2010 – Implementation Date September 18, 2010.
Added new input field Sponsored Originator EIN. Please see the Input Fields table in Appendix
A (item 103) for field definition and the input DTD in Appendix C.
Modified the definition for Lender ID. Please see Input Fields table in Appendix A (item 93) for
new field definition.
Added 4 Scorecard Error Codes in Appendix B
385
Either Lender ID or Sponsored Originator EIN is required
386
Both Lender ID and Sponsored Originator EIN not allowed. Please submit either Lender
ID or Sponsored Originator EIN.
387
Sponsored Originator EIN is invalid. Sponsored Originator EIN must be nine numeric
digits.
388
Sponsored Originator EIN is invalid. Sponsored Originator EIN must be in the CHUMS
Sponsored Originator list.

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