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VA: M26-4 Servicer Handbook Updates

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) updated several sections of the M26-4 Servicer Handbook. In particular, Appendix H: Property Preservation Requiements has been revised to provide updated information regarding winterization and snow removal.

17 Nov 2016

FHFA Releases Further Data on Non-performing Loan Sales

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a press release announcing the availability of a report providing information about the sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

16 Nov 2016

Freddie Mac: Serial Loan Level Fraud Hurts the Mortgage Industry

Freddie Mac issued a release exploring serial loan level misrepresentation.

16 Nov 2016

FHA INFO #16-70: 2016 FHA Annual Report to Congress Released Today

On November 15, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-70.

15 Nov 2016

FHFA Releases 2016 Performance and Accountability Report

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the availability of its 2016 Performance and Accountability Report.

15 Nov 2016

MHA HAMP Reporting Update October 2016 UP Survey Now Available

Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update announcing the availability of the October UP Survey on HMPadmin.com.

15 Nov 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster South Carolina

On November 14, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Matthew between October 4-30, 2016.

14 Nov 2016

Saying Goodbye to HAMP Isn?t the End for Struggling Homeowners

HousingWire published an article discussing a new report from Fitch Ratings.

14 Nov 2016

Fitting the Pieces Together

The November issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties Director of Supply Chain and Vendor Management Tim Rath. In it, Rath discusses ways mortgage field services companies can successfully manage third-party vendor networks.

11 Nov 2016

State Spotlight: Florida?s Supreme Court Ruling is a Win for Servicers

DS News published an article discussing a recent Florida Supreme Court ruling which decided that servicers may file new foreclosure actions against borrowers who won foreclosure cases more than five years ago if the borrowers defaulted again within five years of the first case’s dismissal.

11 Nov 2016

Industry Insight: Property Preservation Goes Mobile

DS News recently featured Safeguard Properties Vice President of Vendor Management Joe Iafigliola as the subject of an interview discussing the importance of mobile technology in the property preservation space of the housing industry.

11 Nov 2016

State Spotlight: The Sun Sets on Nevada’s Foreclosure Mediation Program

DS News released an article discussing the State of Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Program (FMP), which is scheduled to end on June 30, 2017.

9 Nov 2016

Fannie Mae: SVC-2016-10: Servicing Guide Updates

Fannie Mae issued a single family servicing update containing additional property preservation repair descriptions and expense limits.

9 Nov 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Florida

On November 4, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Florida affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning October 4, 2016 and continuing.

4 Nov 2016

Beck Bill to Prevent Sandy Foreclosures Advances Amidst Call for Further Action

New Jersey Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) issued a newsletter announcing the passage of S-2300 in the Senate Budget Committee.

4 Nov 2016

Fannie Mae: Plywood Unacceptable for Pre-Foreclosure Properties

DS News released an article highlighting an announcement made by Fannie Mae at the National Property Preservation Conference (NPPC) in Baltimore, MD in regard to a new allowable promoting the use of clear boarding on pre-foreclosure properties. The article features comments by Safeguard Properties Founder and Chairman Robert Klein.

4 Nov 2016

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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