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Expedited Foreclosure Process Bill Introduced in New Jersey

NJ A3823 (Concerns expedited process for foreclosing vacant and abandoned residential properties in uncontested actions) has been changed to A2085 for the current session and remains in the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee. An identical Senate bill, S1243, is a carryover of S1832 from the previous session and is pending in the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

30 Apr 2018

HUD: FHA INFO #18-18: New Natural Disaster Partial Claim Option Available in FHA Connection

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

30 Apr 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster Alabama

On April 26, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alabama as a result of severe storms and tornadoes that took place March 19-21, 2018.

26 Apr 2018

Future is Uncertain for State’s Groundbreaking Foreclosure Mediation Program

The Hartford Courant published an article discussing CT HB 5495 (An Act removing the sunset date for the Foreclosure Mediation Program).

26 Apr 2018

Freddie Mac: May 21 Servicer Performance Profile Updates

Freddie Mac issued a release outlining Servicer Performance Profile changes taking place before an upcoming software upgrade.

25 Apr 2018

Maryland Foreclosure Procedure Bill Approved by Governor

MD HB 78 was signed into law by Governor Larry Hogan on April 24, 2018. The bill will require the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation to establish procedures that require a foreclosure purchaser to submit to the Foreclosed Property Registry any change to certain information within 21 days after the change is known to the purchaser.

24 Apr 2018

CFPB Considers Ending Public Access to Bank Complaints

HousingWire published an article discussing a recent report from The Wall Street Journal.

24 Apr 2018

How These Hurricane-Ravaged States Have Avoided a Housing Disaster — So Far

CNN released a report discussing the housing market following the 2017 hurricane season.

22 Apr 2018

Freddie Mac: Updated Property Values for Borrowers Impacted by Eligible Disasters

Freddie Mac issued a release outlining a recent BPODirect update.

20 Apr 2018

Cortez Masto Introduces FHA Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2018

The office of U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) issued a press release announcing the introduction of S.2698 (A bill to make necessary reforms to improve compliance with loss mitigation requirements by servicers of mortgages for single family housing insured by the FHA, and for other purposes).

19 Apr 2018

Community Initiatives First Quarter 2018 Activity Summary

Safeguard’s community initiatives department spent the first portion of 2018 connecting with code enforcement officials through continued outreach and education and developing a resource to facilitate communication between municipalities and the mortgage servicing industry.

18 Apr 2018

Senate Addresses Robocalls: What Mortgage Servicers Need to Know

DS News published an article highlighting a recent Senate hearing on robocalls.

18 Apr 2018

The Fault Line?s Implications on California Housing

MReport published an article highlighting a recent CoreLogic report that explores the potential impact an earthquake along the California Hayward fault could have on communities located in the San Francisco East Bay area.

18 Apr 2018

Fannie Mae: SMDU Enhancements Coming This Weekend; AAA Matrix Updates; and More

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

18 Apr 2018

VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an update containing news pertaining to servicer pre-approval requests.

18 Apr 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster West Virginia

On April 17, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in West Virginia affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February 14-20, 2018.

17 Apr 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