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Top 10 States with Longest Foreclosure Timeline

ATTOM Data Solutions published an article discussing results from its recent U.S. Foreclosure Market Report.

6 Dec 2019

HUD: FHA INFO #19-59: 2020 Nationwide Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Limits

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #19-59.

3 Dec 2019

HUD: Major Disaster Recovery Support Announcement

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the allocation of more than $2.3 billion to support the long-term disaster recovery process in hard-hit areas in fifteen states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

3 Dec 2019

Freddie Mac: Reining in Reverse Occupancy

Freddie Mac published an article exploring reverse occupancy misrepresentation. Potential indicators associated with this type of fraudulent behavior are highlighted for servicer/lender reference.

3 Dec 2019

FHFA: Non-performing Loan Sales Report

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the latest report on the sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

2 Dec 2019

Better Predicting Mortgage Default

DS News published an article outlining a recent report from Fitch Ratings that explores mortgage default and identifies metrics that can be used to determine its likelihood.

2 Dec 2019

Three Unusual Tornadoes Confirmed in Arizona Friday

The Weather Channel published a report outlining rare tornadic activity that caused widespread damage in the Phoenix, Ariz., metro area.

29 Nov 2019

Cave Fire Ignites in California

KSBY NBC 6 issued a report offering the latest updates on California’s Cave fire, which has consumed 4,367 acres in Santa Barbara County.

27 Nov 2019

Chemical Plant Explosion Causes Extensive Damage to Texas City

CNN published a report outlining a Texas chemical plant explosion that has reportedly caused home damage and prompted mandatory evacuations.

27 Nov 2019

High Winds Become Catalyst for Oklahoma Wildfire Outbreak

KSN.com published a report offering an update on a rash of wildfires that broke out across Oklahoma and have destroyed at least two homes.

27 Nov 2019

‘Bomb Cyclone’ Expected to Strike West Coast

The Weather Channel published a report detailing an eastern Pacific storm system expected to rapidly intensify into a ‘bomb cyclone’ before moving into portions of Oregon and California.

26 Nov 2019

Tropical Storm Kammuri Impacts Guam

Pacific Daily News published an article outlining the impacts of Tropical Storm Kammuri in Guam as well as its present location.

26 Nov 2019

OCC Bulletin 2019-60: Other Real Estate Owned: Final Rule

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a release outlining a recently published final rule associated with other real estate owned (OREO) activities for national banks and federal savings associations.

26 Nov 2019

New York City to Combat the Problem of ‘Zombie Homes’

Curbed published an article exploring actions taken in New York designed to address issues stemming from vacant and abandoned properties, foreclosure, homelessness and an affordability crisis.

25 Nov 2019

MHA: Thanksgiving Holiday Support and System Availability

Making Home Affordable (MHA) outlined system availability for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

21 Nov 2019

Group Looks to Reduce Number of Abandoned ‘Zombie’ Homes

The Spokane Journal of Business published an article highlighting the efforts of a coalition of local professionals determined to reduce the number of Spokane, Wash., zombie properties. Other options currently being explored by the city (foreclosure registry, land bank) also are discussed.

21 Nov 2019

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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