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USDA: Elizabeth Green Named Acting Administrator of Rural Housing Service

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand has named Elizabeth Green as acting administrator of Rural Housing Service. Previously, Green served as USDA Rural Development’s state director for Virginia. During her tenure, she led a team of 61 to invest in rural communities across the state.

28 Jul 2020

Tropical Storm Hanna Heads for Texas Gulf Coast, Heavy Rain Expected

The Weather Channel issued a report offering the latest on Tropical Depression Hanna, which has caused flooding and damage in South Texas.

27 Jul 2020

Hurricane Douglas Likely to Strike Hawaii with Heavy Rain, High Winds

The Weather Channel published a report offering the latest updates for Hurricane Douglas, which is pulling away from Hawaii and expected to return to open water.

27 Jul 2020

New York Bill Aims to Add Lender Requirement Prior to HECM Foreclosure

A5627/S4408 has passed the New York State Legislature. The proposed legislation would require an authorized lender that seeks to foreclose upon a reverse mortgage issued under the federal home equity conversion mortgage program to provide notice to the department of financial services and to the mortgagor.

22 Jul 2020

Minimize Loss Through Enhanced Disposition Strategies

The latest Five Star Institute Property Preservation Executive Forum newsletter featured an article authored by Safeguard CFO Joe Iafigliola. In it, Iafigliola offers an analysis of HUD’s Claims Without Conveyance of Title (CWCOT) program and discusses how partnerships between servicers and property preservation companies are critical when it comes to evaluating associated assets.

21 Jul 2020

New York Bill Aims to Require Servicer Contact Info During Foreclosure

A.6976/S.4190 has passed the New York State Legislature. The proposed legislation would require a mortgage loan servicer’s name and phone number to be included at multiple points during foreclosure proceedings.

21 Jul 2020

VA: VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release providing information related to Adequacy of Servicing, Electronic Default Notice Event, Foreclosure Sale Scheduled Event and contacting the VA.

17 Jul 2020

Fannie Mae: SVC-2020-03: Servicing Guide Updates

Fannie Mae issued a release announcing updates that simplify loss draft disbursement policies while balancing risk, revise post-disaster credit reporting requirements, authorize servicers to not send a payment reminder notice to borrowers in an active forbearance plan, and encourage servicers to make borrowers aware of the Disaster Response Network.

15 Jul 2020

Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2020-29: Servicing Updates

Freddie Mac announced a number of updates relevant to servicers. Included are changes to insurance loss requirements and document custody.

15 Jul 2020

Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2020-28: Eligible Disasters and Other Servicing Guidance Related to COVID-19

Freddie Mac announced a number of updates relevant to servicers. Included is guidance related to eligible disasters and the introduction of the Disaster Payment Deferral.

15 Jul 2020

Fannie Mae: AAA Matrix Update – July 2020

Fannie Mae announced that as of July 1, 2020, the fee amount for the Case Management Hearing – Illinois Administrative Order – SP37 Standard Excess Fee has been updated in the Illinois Attorney Authorization Approval matrix.

15 Jul 2020

HUD: FHA INFO #20-50: Updated Servicing and Loss Mitigation Section Draft of the Single Family Housing Policy Handbook

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has posted a draft revision of the Servicing and Loss Mitigation section (Section III) of the Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 on the Single Family Housing Drafting Table for public review and feedback.

14 Jul 2020

FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – April 2020

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its April 2020 Foreclosure Prevention, Refinance and FPM Report.

13 Jul 2020

Tropical Storm Fay Hitting East Coast with Heavy Rain

The Weather Channel published a report providing the latest updates on Tropical Storm Fay, which has diminished into a post-tropical low and is moving north toward Canada.

11 Jul 2020

FEMA Declared Disaster Alabama

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alabama affected by severe storms that took place April 12-13, 2020.

10 Jul 2020

FEMA Declared Disaster Alabama

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alabama affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that took place on April 19, 2020.

10 Jul 2020

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CEO

Alan Jaffa

Alan Jaffa is the Chief Executive Officer for Safeguard Properties, steering the company as the mortgage field services industry leader. He also serves on the board of advisors for SCG Partners, a middle-market private equity fund focused on diversifying and expanding Safeguard Properties’ business model into complimentary markets.

Alan joined Safeguard in 1995, learning the business from the ground up. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2002, and was named CEO in May 2010. His hands-on experience has given him unique insights as a leader to innovate, improve and strengthen Safeguard’s processes to assure that the company adheres to the highest standards of quality and customer service.

Under Alan’s leadership, Safeguard has grown significantly with strategies that have included new and expanded services, technology investments that deliver higher quality and greater efficiency to clients, and strategic acquisitions. He takes a team approach to process improvement, involving staff at all levels of the organization to address issues, brainstorm solutions, and identify new and better ways to serve clients.

In 2008, Alan was recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business in its annual “40-Under-40” profile of young leaders. He also was named a NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award finalist in 2013.

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Esq., General Counsel and EVP

Linda Erkkila

Linda Erkkila is the General Counsel and Executive Vice President for Safeguard Properties, with oversight of legal, human resources, training, and compliance. Linda’s broad scope of oversight covers regulatory issues that impact Safeguard’s operations, risk mitigation, strategic planning, human resources and training initiatives, compliance, insurance, litigation and claims management, and counsel related to mergers, acquisition and joint ventures.

Linda assures that Safeguard’s strategic initiatives align with its resources, leverage opportunities across the company, and contemplate compliance mandates. She has practiced law for 25 years and her experience, both as outside and in-house counsel, covers a wide range of corporate matters, including regulatory disclosure, corporate governance compliance, risk assessment, compensation and benefits, litigation management, and mergers and acquisitions.

Linda earned her JD at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She holds a degree in economics from Miami University and an MBA. Linda was previously named as both a “Woman of Influence” by HousingWire and as a “Leading Lady” by MReport.

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COO

Michael Greenbaum

Michael Greenbaum is the Chief Operating Officer of Safeguard Properties, where he has played a pivotal role since joining the company in July 2010. Initially brought on as Vice President of REO, Mike’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision quickly propelled him to Vice President of Operations in 2013, and ultimately to COO in 2015. Over his 14-year tenure at Safeguard, Mike has been instrumental in driving change and fostering innovation within the Property Preservation sector, consistently delivering excellence and becoming a trusted partner to clients and investors.

A distinguished graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Mike earned a degree in Quantitative Economics. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army’s Ordnance Branch, where he specialized in supply chain management. Before his tenure at Safeguard, Mike honed his expertise by managing global supply chains for 13 years, leveraging his military and civilian experience to lead with precision and efficacy.

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CFO

Joe Iafigliola

Joe Iafigliola is the Chief Financial Officer for Safeguard Properties. Joe is responsible for the Control, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Marketing, Accounting, and Information Security departments. At the core of his responsibilities is the drive to ensure that Safeguard’s focus remains rooted in Customer Service = Resolution. Through his executive leadership role, he actively supports SGPNOW.com, an on-demand service geared towards real estate and property management professionals as well as individual home owners in need of inspection and property preservation services. Joe is also an integral force behind Compliance Connections, a branch of Safeguard Properties that allows code enforcement professionals to report violations at properties that can then be addressed by the Safeguard vendor network. Compliance Connections also researches and shares vacant property ordinance information with Safeguard clients.

Joe has an MBA from The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University’s Honors Accounting program.

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Business Development

Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties