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USDA: Foreclosure Moratorium Extended for Areas Impacted by Hurricane Maria

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the extension of a moratorium on property foreclosures in the Presidentially Declared Disaster (PDD) areas impacted by Hurricane Maria.

13 Jun 2018

Freddie Mac: Single Security Webinar: What Seller/Servicers Need to Know

Freddie Mac issued a release outlining an upcoming webinar hosted by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

12 Jun 2018

VA: Circular 26-16-14 Change 1: Title Requirements for Conveyance of Real Property

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a revised version of Circular 26-16-14. The circular extends the rescission date of the original circular.

11 Jun 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster Alaska

On June 8, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alaska affected by a severe storm on December 4, 2017.

8 Jun 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster New Hampshire

On June 8, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Hampshire affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm from March 13-14, 2018.

8 Jun 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster New Hampshire

On June 8, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Hampshire affected by a severe storm and flooding from March 2-8, 2018.

8 Jun 2018

State Supreme Court Issues Foreclosure Ruling

DS News published an article outlining a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court case where it was decided that claim preclusion does not prevent a lender from bringing further foreclosure actions if a borrower remains in default after the initial dismissal.

8 Jun 2018

Cleveland Heights May Explore Bond Ordinance

Cleveland.com published an article discussing the ongoing review by the city of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, of a proposed “foreclosure bond” requirement.

7 Jun 2018

MBA Finds Stevens Successor: Meet the New President and CEO

HousingWire published an article discussing the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) selection of Robert Broeksmit as its new president and CEO. Broeksmit will join the organization officially on August 20, 2018.

7 Jun 2018

The Way Forward

The Monroe County (N.Y.) Vacant and Abandoned Property Task Force issued an annual report providing recommendations to bolster foreclosure prevention and directly engage the issue of distressed properties.

7 Jun 2018

Fannie Mae: Modification Interest Rate Adjustment Update

Fannie Mae issued an exhibit providing the current Modification Interest Rate used to evaluate borrowers for conventional mortgage loan modifications.

7 Jun 2018

Fannie Mae: Foreclosure-Related Title Cost Updates and More

Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.

6 Jun 2018

Freddie Mac: New Re-Employment Program to Help Financially Distressed Home Possible Borrowers Launched

Freddie Mac issued a release introducing a re-employment program designed to help financially distressed Freddie Mac Home Possible borrowers in Duty to Serve high-needs areas address their employment challenges and prevent potential mortgage loan delinquencies and defaults.

6 Jun 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster Indiana

FEMA issued updates to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Indiana as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place February 14 to March 4, 2018.

5 Jun 2018

Freddie Mac: You’re Invited: Investor Reporting Change Initiative Webinars

Freddie Mac issued a release announcing webinars pertaining to upcoming remittance and reporting changes.

5 Jun 2018

HUD: FHA INFO #18-24: FHA FAQ Website Transitions to New Platform

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-24.

5 Jun 2018

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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