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Compliance Addressed By Mortgage Industry Experts

DS News published an article highlighting the Compliance Lab that took place at the 13th Annual Five Star Conference and Expo in Dallas, TX. Featured as a lab speaker was Safeguard Properties Chief Operations Officer Michael Greenbaum.

13 Sep 2016

Property Management Experts Share Insight on QC

DS News published an article highlighting the Property Management Lab that took place at the 13th Annual Five Star Conference and Expo in Dallas, TX. Featured as a lab panelist was Safeguard Properties Assistant Vice President of Investor Relations Kellie Chambers.

13 Sep 2016

VA Circular 26-16-24 Title Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Home Conveyance

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-16-24. The circular provides clarification of the documents required to properly provide clear and marketable title for mobile homes conveyed to the VA per 38 C.F.R. 4300 in every state and territory in the United States.

9 Sep 2016

VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an announcement containing several updates relevant to servicers. 

9 Sep 2016

Ganging Up on Blight

The Standard-Speaker (Hazelton, PA) published an editorial discussing PA SB 1191, which seeks to create a process for expediting the foreclosure process for vacant and abandoned properties.

8 Sep 2016

MHA HAMP Reporting Update Preview Schema File Available on HMPadmin.com

Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update announcing the availability of a preview version of the November 2016 Release schema on HMPadmin.com.

8 Sep 2016

Policy Shifts Reflect Servicing’s Post-Crisis Priorities

National Mortgage News published an article discussing the transformation of mortgage servicing and its future since the housing crisis.

6 Sep 2016

GAO-16-831: Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Prior GAO Recommendations

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-16-831, a report discussing the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s implementation of GAO’s recommendations for the Capital Purchase Program (CPP) and Making Home Affordable (MHA).

6 Sep 2016

OCC: Patricia Pointer Named Deputy Comptroller for Leadership, Executive and Organizational Development

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a news release announcing the selection of Patricia Pointer as the agency’s Deputy Comptroller for Leadership, Executive and Organizational Development.

6 Sep 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Louisiana

On September 1, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Louisiana as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place August 11-31, 2016.

1 Sep 2016

Fannie Mae Single Family Servicing News: New Line Items Available in LoanSphere Invoicing

Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.

31 Aug 2016

Kellie Chambers Named a 2016 Leading Lady by MReport Magazine

Safeguard Properties announced Assistant Vice President of Investor Relations Kellie Chambers as a 2016 Leading Lady by MReport Magazine as part of its Women in Housing recognition.

31 Aug 2016

Declining REO Inventory

Servicing Management published an article by Safegaurd Properties Vice President of Vendor Management Joe Iafigliola. In it, Iafigliola explores how mortgage field services companies can adapt to a business climate with declining real estate owned (REO) inventory.

30 Aug 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Oklahoma

On August 30, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oklahoma as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place June 11-13, 2016.

30 Aug 2016

Massachusetts Bill Takes Aim at Foreclosure

MA H.4553 (An Act to minimize foreclosures and their harm) has been referred to the Joint Housing Committee.

30 Aug 2016

Bills Proposed to Protect Reverse-Mortgage Borrowers

DS News published an article discussing several bills introduced by New York lawmakers that aim to increase protections put in place for reverse-mortgage borrowers during the foreclosure process.

29 Aug 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