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Erie County Taking Steps to Identify Vacant Property Stakeholders

WKBW ABC 7 published an article discussing rising foreclosure rates in Erie County, N.Y., and steps officials have taken to combat the issue. Included is new initiative set to being June 1, 2019, that will align the county with the WNY Law Center to research banks/financial institutions responsible for the maintenance of vacant homes in foreclosure and take legal action on those not in compliance.

29 May 2019

VA: VALERI Special Announcement

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release announcing that the new VA Loan Electronic Reporting Interface (VALERI) application has officially gone live.

28 May 2019

FHFA: Staff Appointment Announcement

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the addition of Sarah Dumont Merchak as the director of legislative affairs.

28 May 2019

Exercising Caution in Property Preservation

On May 27, DS News published an article authored by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce (MRLP) Managing Partner Marcos Posada. In it, Posada explores Illinois vacant property laws and provides insight into the importance for servicers to engage properties cautiously.

27 May 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster Montana

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Montana affected by flooding that took place March 20 to April 10, 2019.

24 May 2019

VA: VALERI Special Announcement

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release providing information on pulling and saving several Servicer Operation reports prior to the transition into the new VA Loan Electronic Reporting Interface (VALERI) application scheduled for May 28, 2019.

21 May 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster Navajo Nation

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Navajo Nation (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah) as a result of a snowstorm and flooding that took place February 21-24, 2019.

21 May 2019

MHA HAMP Update: Memorial Day Holiday Support and System Availability

Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a release outlining system availability during the Memorial Day holiday.

21 May 2019

FHFA: Prepared Remarks of Dr. Mark A. Calabria

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued the prepared remarks of Director Mark A. Calabria at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) National Secondary Market Conference & Expo 2019.

20 May 2019

FHFA: Refinance Report – First Quarter 2019

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its first quarter 2019 Refinance Report.

20 May 2019

VFSAC Charity Golf Classic Supports Military Veterans’ Housing Needs

MReport published an article highlighting the Veterans Financial Services Advisory Council (VFSAC) First Annual Golf Classic, which took place on May 14 in Frisco, Texas. Safeguard Properties is proud member of the VFSAC’s Executive Council and served as an event sponsor.

20 May 2019

VA: VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing important information for servicers. Included is clarification regarding property debris removal.

17 May 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster Tennessee

FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Tennessee affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place February 19 to March 30, 2019.

15 May 2019

Fannie Mae: SVC-2019-03: Servicing Guide Updates

Fannie Mae issued a release announcing several updates to its Servicing Guide that clarify policy regarding mortgage insurance (MI) termination solicitations, simplify policies by removing references to designated document custodians, and more.

15 May 2019

Baltimore Ransomware Attack Cripples City’s Mortgage Operations

The Baltimore Sun published an article outlining issues stemming from a May 7 cyber attack that has compromised the City of Baltimore’s government servers.

14 May 2019

FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – February 2019

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its February 2019 Foreclosure Prevention Report.

14 May 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