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Mortgage & Property Preservation Leaders Discuss Servicing and Regulation

MReport published an article offering a recap of the 2019 National Property Preservation Conference (NPPC), which is taking place November 3-5 in Washington, D.C.

4 Nov 2019

Wildfires, Power Outages, Now Flooding?

USA Today published an article outlining a recent assessment of the Mojave River Dam by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

4 Nov 2019

Fast-Growing Fires Damage California Homes

The Weather Channel published a report offering the latest updates on California wildfire activity.

3 Nov 2019

The Week Ahead: The State of Property Preservation

DS News published an article marking the 2019 National Property Preservation Conference (NPPC), which will be taking place November 3-5 in Washington, D.C.

1 Nov 2019

Weight of the World: Challenges in Property Preservation

The November issue of DS News included an article that sheds light on how property preservation professionals are working to adapt and prosper amid a number of challenges faced by the industry. Featured are comments from Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa.

1 Nov 2019

VA: VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing a number of updates relevant to servicers.

31 Oct 2019

Foreclosure Zombies Are Fading

DS News released an article highlighting ATTOM Data’s Q4 2019 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report.

31 Oct 2019

OCC: National Banks and Federal Savings Associations Affected by California Wildfires Allowed to Close

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks to close offices affected by wildfires in California at their discretion.

30 Oct 2019

Fannie Mae: Servicing Notice

Fannie Mae announced that it will retire the loan workout reporting and related functionality in HomeSaver Solutions Network (HSSN) on December 31, 2020.

30 Oct 2019

FHFA: New Strategic Plan and Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued released a new strategic plan for the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as well as a new 2020 Scorecard for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Common Securitization Solutions.

28 Oct 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster Illinois

FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Illinois affected by severe storms and flooding that took place February 24 to July 3, 2019.

24 Oct 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster Texas

FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Texas affected by Tropical Storm Imelda from September 17 to September 23, 2019.

24 Oct 2019

HUD: FHA INFO #19-53: Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 Updated

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a quarterly update to Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. The publication updates and clarifies the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) servicing and claims policies, and includes additional updates to other sections of the handbook.

24 Oct 2019

Brush Fire Ignites in Hawaii

Hawaii News Now published an article offering the latest updates on a brush fire that has consumed close to 1,000 acres in the Kahana Ridge area of West Maui.

23 Oct 2019

Dallas Tornado Causes Major Home Damage

The Weather Channel issued a report outlining tornadic activity that directly impacted areas in and around Dallas Texas on October 20, 2019.

21 Oct 2019

Tropical Storm Nestor Expected to Form in Gulf

The Weather Channel published a report outlining tornadic activity spawned by Tropical Storm Nestor in portions of Central Florida.

20 Oct 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