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The following describes the upgrades made to each previous version of HomePuterŽ software up to the latest HomePuterŽ FPS Version 6.2 Note to Customers: To check your current version, open the HomePuterŽ FPS software. Click 'Help' at the top right and then 'About HomePuterŽ FPS.' The upgrades are cumulative. For example, if your current version is FPS v2.0 then the upgrades are an accumulation of every upgrade from every version since FPS v2.0 up to and including FPS v6.2.
HomePuterŽ FPS v6.0, v6.1, v6.2 :
l Our New Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac / FHA / VA UAD Version 9/2011 Compliant Interface (licensed separately). Note: The UAD Interface can be turned On or Off, for UAD or Non-UAD reports. l Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac MISMO 2.6 GSE XML Delivery w/Embedded PDF (licensed separately). l Our New Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac / FHA / VA Compliant High-End Scrollable Form Interface for the Four Required UAD Forms 1004, 2055, 1073, and 1075. l UAD Upgrades to AI Ready™ (now licensed separately). l HotSPOT 2011 Compatibility and upgrade to Lighthouse™ (now licensed separately). l New Worldwide ERCŽ Summary Appraisal Report (now licensed separately). l Compliant to the New Worldwide ERCŽ Summary Appraisal Report Auto Populated Fields. l Transitioning to Full Page Scrollable Forms as opposed to section-by-section l Free Auto-Mapping has been added. The Subject and Comparables are Mapped and Labeled Along with the Straight Line Distances and Postal Equivalent Addresses ATTENTION: Fannie Mae has not changed the basic forms, but has changed the way the forms are filled out per the new UAD Version 9/2011, i.e., the Uniform Appraisal Dataset. For the past 11 months, we have been working with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to add a UAD interface for filling out the 1004, 2055, 1073, and 1075 forms including pick lists for the applicable fields. In addition, we have added the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac standardized delivery format called MISMO 2.6 GSE XML. Our July 4, 2011 release allowed appraisers time to prepare for the September 1, 2011 mandatory date. Even though the HomePuterŽ software includes complete instructions and interface, there is also further information and "Training Resources" included at this link. http://www.freddiemac.com/sell/secmktg/uniform_appraisal.html?tab=2 Because keeping this technology up-to-date and meeting deadlines is important to the appraisal industry, we are licensing it separately to insure that customers are kept up-to-date throughout the year.
HomePuterŽ FPS v5.6 :
The following new forms and features were added: l Land Appraisal Report 2010, Four Pages Including the Certification l Land Appraisal Report 2010, Additional Comparable Sales Page l Pre-Foreclosure Addendum l Review Limiting Conditions Page l The Case Number can now accept 21 characters instead of 16. l Reports can be delivered via ENV, XML, or through AppraisalPortŽ l The Forms and Addenda can now center on the screen by default on Regular and Wide Screen Monitors.
HomePuterŽ FPS v5.5 :
The following new form and features were added: l USPAP 2010 Addendum has been added. l The Ampersand (&) and other characters can now transfer to the AI Ready OADI, e.g., you can now enter an '&' instead of 'and' in your report or files names. You do not have to worry about the report not displaying in the OADI if you entered an '&' sign in the report or file names. l The AI Ready number of location maps, plat maps, and floor plans (sketches) that can be included in a report has increased from 2 to 5. The number of Extra Maps & Misc. Document Images that can be included in a report is still 50
HomePuterŽ FPS v5.4 :
The following features were added: l Two (2) separate file names/numbers can now be added to each page of the report, e.g., a File Number and Case Number. l The Number of Copies can be specified for a report, form, or individual page. This feature was added separately from the printer driver under "Settings." l The latest AI Ready™ OADI version 9.6.0 has been added and has the capability to create and save an exact PDF file of your AI Ready report. l Upgrades have been made for the latest version of Lighthouse™. In addition, the Fannie Mae Form 1004MC is now converted.
HomePuterŽ FPS v5.3 :
The following revised form was added: l Fannie Mae Form 1004MC / Freddie Mac Form 71 March 2009 Market Conditions Addendum to the Appraisal Report
HomePuterŽ FPS v5.2 :
The following AI Ready™ features were added: l The New Fannie Mae Form 1004MC is now AI Ready. l AI Ready limits have been increased as follows: l Text Addenda increased to 20 (was 10) l Additional Photos increased to 99 (was 9) l Extra Maps & Misc. Document (was 3) Images increased to 50 l HUD-92051 Compliance Inspection Report expiration date has been updated, i.e., now reads "(exp. 04/30/2011)." l FEMA Form 81-93, Dec 08, Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form (SFHDF). There have been multiple changes including a new expiration date which now reads "Expires December 31, 2011."
HomePuterŽ FPS v5.1 :
The following form was added: l Fannie Mae Form 1004MC / Freddie Mac Form 71 November 2008 Market Conditions Addendum to the Appraisal Report
HomePuterŽ FPS v5.0 :
The following updates have been made to version 5.0: l Job Manager Has Doubled in Size From 20 Lines to 40 Lines l Job Manager Now Saves and Opens the Entire Job as One Bundled File for Easy Transfer From Office to Office, Home to Office, etc., Facilitating Faster Review, Editing, Signing, and Transmittal l This new process has eliminated the pop-up "Save Job" dialog boxes while working in the Job Manager, improving efficiency. l Opening a Job on another computer downloads the original files and images, making them available for future Jobs on that computer. l A necessary update to the AI Ready™ portion of the software has been made. You need this upgrade if uploading AI Ready™ reports through AppraisalPortŽ. l Enhancements have been made for WindowsŽ Vista.
HomePuterŽ FPS v4.5 :
The following forms were added: l GPAR™ (General Purpose Appraisal Report for Non-Lending Assignments) l GPAR™ Scope of Work, Assumptions and Limiting Conditions, Appraiser's Certification, Definition of Value l GPAR™ Additional Comparables/Sales Comparison Analysis Grid
HomePuterŽ FPS v4.4 :
	The following forms were added: l Appraisal Summary (AI Ready; Previously called Summary of Salient Features l USPAP 2006 Appraisal and Report Identification (AI Ready) l Additional Listings (AI Ready) l GreenLink LLC, Desktop Valuation Analysis, Wachovia Bank, NA, Version 2.1; 12/06 (AI Ready) (Wachovia Desktop Valuation Analysis, Version 2.1; 12/06 - AI Ready) l FEMA Standard Flood Hazard Determination (AI Ready) l Residential Appraisal Review Short Form 2006 Revised 2001 (AI Ready) Includes Certification and Statement of Limiting Conditions. l Dimension List Addendum (AI Ready) l Adverse Factor Summary l Pre-Foreclosure Addendum l Desktop Appraisal Report, Restricted Use, Limited Appraisal The following features were added: l Doubled the Number of Grid Calculations to the Sketch Feature l Added Listing 4,5,6 and 7,8,9 to the Photo Pages (AI Ready) l Subject Photo Pages Upload Description Lines to AI Ready
HomePuterŽ FPS v4.3 :
	l All of the Fannie Mae March 2005 appraisal forms are AI Ready™ and Lighthouse™ certified. The Freddie Mac Form 2070 and Fannie Mae Form 2075 are also AI Ready™ and Lighthouse™ Certified. Note: These forms were AI Ready™ in version 4.2. l The file conversion feature is available for all of the Fannie Mae March 2005 forms.
HomePuterŽ FPS v4.2 :
	l All of the Fannie Mae March 2005 appraisal forms are AI Ready™. The Freddie Mac Form 2070 and Fannie Mae Form 2075 are also AI Ready™. l Includes the latest form HUD-92051 (7/87) Compliance Inspection Report (exp. 12/31/2007). Previous versions are obsolete.
HomePuterŽ FPS v4.1 :
	l The "Title" feature has been added to the latest Fannie Mae March 2005 appraisal forms. l The "Front to Back"/"SHIFT-F7" carry forward feature has been added to the latest Fannie Mae March 2005 appraisal forms. This includes carrying to the subject column of the sales comparison grid, and approach to value fields. l Extra fields have been added to the cost approach of the latest Fannie Mae 1004, 2055, and 1025 March 2005 appraisal forms for additional items. This includes the transfer to AI Ready™ and Lighthouse™. l File conversion has been added for the most popular forms. The data from an old appraisal form, e.g., the URAR 6/93, can be converted to a new appraisal form, e.g., the URAR 3/05. Also, the data from one appraisal form type, e.g., the 2055 3/05, can be converted to another appraisal form type, e.g., the URAR 3/05. Data from old or new additional comparable sales pages can also be converted into the old or new appraisal forms or additional sales comparison pages. Data conversion is done in this new software by clicking the "Get" button and then changing the "Files of type:" to that of the file to convert. You then select the file to convert from the list box and click "Open." l The most popular of the new Fannie Mae March 2005 appraisal forms are AI Ready™ and Lighthouse™ certified. l The "Cut," "Copy," "Paste," "Undo," "Phrases," and "Form Color" buttons have been added to the command buttons at the top of HomePuterŽ FPS for screen resolutions higher than 800 x 600 pixels. Note: The majority of computer screens display at higher than 800 x 600 pixels. l Letter size forms, i.e., invoices, etc., will now print at full size instead of being shrunk when the legal size forms are printed to letter size when printing to a physical printer or PDF. l There is now a combination shrink or expand option displayed for maps or miscellaneous images which are opened from file or pasted from other programs or the internet which may be too large to fit or too small for viewing. l Includes the latest FEMA Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form December 2005. Expires October 31, 2008. Effective date for mandatory use of this new form is July 1, 2006. l There is extra math calculated on the latest Fannie Mae 1025 March 2005 appraisal form.. l There is now an option to choose which invoice part to print while printing is in progress to a physical printer or PDF. l Programming has been added to merge the listing information from the REO and ERC forms to the PhotoPage Listing 1, 2, and 3. Click the following button to view a complete list of the forms that are included in the HomePuterŽ software. AI Ready™ and Lighthouse™ Certified forms as of June 5, 2006, are designated as 'AI Ready™' and 'LH.' Click:
HomePuterŽ FPS v4.0 :
	The following forms were added: l FNMA 1004 Uniform Residential Appraisal Report 3/05 l FNMA 2055 Exterior-Only Inspection Residential Appraisal Report 3/05 l FNMA 1004/2055/2000 Additional Comparable Sales Report 3/05 l FNMA 1004D Appraisal Update and/or Completion Report 3/05 l FNMA 1004C Manufactured Home Appraisal Report 3/05 l FNMA 1004C Additional Comparable Sales Report 3/05 l FNMA 1073 Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report 3/05 l FNMA 1075 Exterior-Only Inspection Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report 3/05 l FNMA 1073/1075 Additional Comparable Sales Report 3/05 l FNMA 1025 Small Residential Income Property Appraisal Report 3/05 l FNMA 1025/2000A Additional Comparable Sales Report 3/05 l FNMA 2090 Individual Cooperative Interest Appraisal Report 3/05 l FNMA 2095 Exterior-Only Individual Cooperative Interest Appraisal Report 3/05 l FNMA 2090/2095 Additional Comparable Sales Report 3/05 l FNMA 2000 One-Unit Residential Appraisal Field Review Report 3/05 l FNMA 2000A Two- to Four-Unit Residential Appraisal Field Review Report 3/05 l VA Form 26-1839 Apr 1991 Compliance Inspection Report
HomePuterŽ FPS v3.7 :
	l The HomePuterŽ software is now 'Lighthouse™ Certified' to convert appraisal reports from HomePuterŽ to Lighthouse™ for lenders/clients that require Lighthouse™. Save your Lighthouse™ file from the Job Manager by clicking 'Save Lighthouse™ File.' In Lighthouse™, click 'File' > 'Convert...' Choose the file to convert and then click "Open." Note: The Lighthouse™ software must be purchased separately. Setup instructions for Lighthouse™ are included in the HomePuterŽ manual.
HomePuterŽ FPS v3.6 :
	l As you 'Plot,' the lines are automatically labeled with the dimensions. l Labels for the dimensions and rooms can each default to a different type size at the same time. l Signatures can now print in color to Adobe PDF. l Sketches, maps, and misc. document images can now print in color to Adobe PDF. l The 'Type Size' during a 'Print Job' can now be selected to use the default type size instead of maximizing to the largest type size. l The legal size command to the printer can be overridden to print the forms in letter size. l The text box fields can now be selected to default to insert mode instead of overtype mode. l The 'Tab' key can now be selected to advance to the next field instead of displaying One Key Entries. l Images in landscape orientation can now be automatically rotated to portrait orientation, e.g., rotates imported maps that are 14" x 8.5" (landscape) to 8.5" x 14" portrait. The following forms were added: l Additional Comparables / Sales Comparison Analysis Grid for the Small Residential Income Property Analysis Report 10/94, FNMA 1025 / FHLMC 72. l Additional Comparables / Sales Comparison Analysis Grid for the Land Appraisal Form. l More 'AI Ready™' Forms have been added. l Modified version of the Satisfactory Completion Certificate for 'AI Ready™.' Click the following button to view the forms included in the HomePuterŽ software. The forms that are AI Ready™ are designated as 'AI Ready™.' Click:
HomePuterŽ FPS v3.5 :
	l The HomePuterŽ software is now 'AI Ready™' so that you can upload your appraisal reports to lenders/clients via AppraisalPortŽ in Appraisal InstituteŽ XML format. Upload your report from the Job Manager by clicking 'Upload AI Ready™ Form.' Note: This is only compatible to lenders/clients that support AI Ready™ and you will not have to email a PDF file. Click the following button to view the Job Manager. Click: The following forms were added: l Plat Map Addendum. l An additional full letter size Invoice. l Three (3) USPAP Compliance Addenda for 'AI Ready™.' Click the following button to view the forms included in the HomePuterŽ software. The forms that are AI Ready™ are designated as 'AI Ready™.' Click:
HomePuterŽ FPS 99 v3.4 :
	The following forms were added: l Uniform Residential Appraisal Report Manufactured Home Addendum, Freddie Mac Form 70B 10/03, Pages 1-2 l Instructions for Completing the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report Manufactured Home Addendum for a Manufactured Home, Pages 1-3
HomePuterŽ FPS 96 v3.3 :
	l ERC Summary Appraisal Report - ERC Rev. 09/03
HomePuterŽ FPS 96 v3.2 :
	The following forms were added: l HUD-92564-VC (07/2003) Comprehensive Valuation Package - Valuation Conditions Form Pages 1-5 l HUD-92564-HS (07/2003) Comprehensive Valuation Package - Homebuyer Summary Form l Supplemental Real Estate Owned Appraisal Addendum (04/96)
HomePuterŽ FPS 91 v3.1
	The following forms were added: l Manufactured Home Appraisal Report Addendum, Fannie Mae Form 1004C 6/2003, Pages 1-2
HomePuterŽ FPS 90 v3.0
	l A new Job Manager manages and opens only those forms applicable to each appraisal job. l Clicking one button prints your entire appraisal, i.e. forms, addenda, photo, sketch, map, and misc. document pages. l Prints and bundles your entire PDF file in one print job. l NO MORE printing individual PDF files and bundling one at a time. l Select or change the page printing order at any time. l Add or change any form at any time. l Deactivate printing of any form at any time. l Opening your addenda automatically merges information from the appraisal report, e.g. URAR. l Click to view the Job Manager: l Supplement Addenda are now one continuous text box instead of multiple screen sections. l The form automatically expands to fill the screen for higher resolutions, i.e. 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, and 1600 x 1200 for better readability and allowing you to utilize a larger sketching area. l Option to Automatically remember your signature so that you do not have to 'Get' it every time the software is opened . l Option to sort your One Key Entries, i.e. pressing the TAB key or right clicking a field will display the common responses sorted alphabetically. l Pasting a map image will now expand it without rotating to landscape. l Protection from WindowsŽ XP mislabeling file extensions. l Adobe Acrobat 6.0 compatible with new complete step-by-step instructions. l Print a PDF file of your complete report in an average of 30 seconds. l Operational enhancements. The following forms were added: l One-Unit Residential Appraisal Field Review Report 12/02, Pages 1-4, FHLMC 1032/ FNMA 2000 l Subject Property Sales History has been changed from 1 to 3 years on the Multi-Purpose Appraisal Addendum. l FEMA Flood Hazard Determination Form date changes.
HomePuterŽ FPS 88 v2.0 :
	l Automatic sketch calculations. l Drag and drop sketch icons, doors, partitions, and rooms. l Windows XP compatibility. l A new font was added to increase the size of 17 and 20 CPI. l Increased market adjustment amounts on the Land Appraisal form. l Right click lower or upper case "x" in check boxes. l Operational enhancements. The following forms were added: l New Employee Relocation Council Summary Appraisal Report Rev. 01/01 and the New ERC Electronic Guidebook l USPAP Compliance Addendum l FIRREA / USPAP Addendum l FIRREA / USPAP Addendum (User Defined Title and Comment Heading) l Supplemental Information and Appraiser's Certification l New Certificate Required by USPAP l HUD 92051 Compliance Inspection Report. l VA Liquidation Appraisal Addendum l VA Liquidation Appraisal Addendum (Expanded) l VA Addendum to Fee Appraiser's Report -- Client Requirements l New Land Appraisal Form with a market grid based on the square foot method.
HomePuterŽ FPS 78 v1.0 :
Added forms: Map Addendum and Sketch Addendum with no grid lines. Added features: Building sketch, spell check, map or document scan and label, signature scan, digital photo addenda, Adobe Acrobat PDF Writer compatible, compatible with any Windows printer, and fully 32 bit Windows Based. Enhanced existing features: Full cut and paste of text, select form color, select entries from a pick list, select stock phrases from a pick list, insert an entry or phrase into an entire comment block from a pick list, long file name support, extended 16 character case number, square foot adjustment in market data approach, net, gross, and individual adjustment percentage displayed at the bottom of the market data approach, and more.
HomePuterŽ PLUS 76 :
Added form: HUD Valuation Conditions and Homebuyer Summary 6/99. Y2K updating to the forms containing the data fields 19__. The 19__ data fields have been changed to one blank line ____.
HomePuterŽ PLUS 73 :
Added forms: Appraisal and Report ID, Summary of Salient Features, Environmental Addendum, two more Cover Pages, two more blank Addenda Pages, Freddie Mac Loan Prospector Quantitative Analysis 2055, Freddie Mac Loan Prospector Condition and Marketability 2070, ERC Condominium Addendum, Re-Certification of Value and National VC Sheet 8/98. A data field for VA/FHA Case Number. Data fields at the bottom of each comparable for the NET and GROSS adjustment percentage.
HomePuterŽ PLUS 60 :
Added forms: Additional Comparable Sales forms to match the Condominium, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac 2055 and Fannie Mae 2065. Also the forms: Freddie Mac Evaluation Review 1129 and Certification, Curbside Inspection and Certification, Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter Property Inspection Report 2075 and the NARA Residential Appraisal (Deck) Review Short Form 2006.
HomePuterŽ PLUS 51 :
Added form: Freddie Mac Residential Income Property 71B Pages 1-4.
HomePuterŽ PLUS 49 :
Added form: The new Fannie Desktop Underwriter Quantitative Analysis 2055 and Qualitative Analysis 2065.