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Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2019-21: Updates to Servicing Gateway

Freddie Mac issued a release extending the implementation of Servicing Gateway to December 9, 2019. Additional servicing announcements also are announced.

9 Oct 2019

Model Suggests Higher Rate of Flood-Prone Property Buyouts

Science Advances published a report offering a comprehensive analysis of data from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

9 Oct 2019

HUD: Secretary Carson Applauds Nomination of Brian Montgomery as Deputy Secretary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson acknowledged the nomination of Brian D. Montgomery to serve as deputy secretary. As the second most senior official at HUD, Montgomery will manage the day-to-day operations of the agency and will advise and assist the secretary in leading the department’s nearly 8,000 employees.

8 Oct 2019

VA: Circular 26-19-27: Special Relief Following Hurricane Dorian

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by Hurricane Dorian, and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.

8 Oct 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster South Dakota

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in South Dakota affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that took place June 30 to July 21, 2019.

7 Oct 2019

CFPB: Advisory Committee Member Announcement

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the appointment of members to the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC), Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and Academic Research Council (ARC).

3 Oct 2019

Legislation Addresses Crumbling Home Foundations in Connecticut

PA 19-192–sHB 7179 (An Act Concerning Crumbling Concrete Foundations) became effective after being signed by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont on July 8. The legislation changes various policies affecting residential homes with
foundations that are crumbling due to the presence of pyrrhotite (“crumbling concrete foundations”).

1 Oct 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster Missouri

FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Missouri affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that took place April 29 to July 15, 2019.

30 Sep 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster South Carolina

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Dorian from August 31 to September 6, 2019.

30 Sep 2019

Managing a Counter-Cyclical Business

The September issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard AVP of Business Development Tim Rath. In it, Rath outlines five areas of default management that mortgage field services companies should evaluate during times of economic prosperity.

30 Sep 2019

Earthquake Insurance on Shaky Ground

DS News published an article touching on the low levels of earthquake property insurance in California despite a constant looming threat of danger.

27 Sep 2019

VA: VALERI Special Announcement

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release outlining an upcoming system deployment scheduled to begin on Friday, September 27, 2019.

26 Sep 2019

VA: Circular 26-19-24: Servicer Loss Mitigation Letters on Delinquent Loans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued Circular 26-19-24 – Change 2. 

25 Sep 2019

Tropical Storm Karen Heading Toward Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

The Weather Channel issued a report detailing the impacts of Tropical Storm Karen in Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands.

25 Sep 2019

CFPB: Executive Team Additions Announced

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced five additions to its executive team.

25 Sep 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster South Dakota

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in South Dakota affected by severe storms and flooding that took place May 26 to June 7, 2019.

23 Sep 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