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FEMA Declared Disaster New Jersey

On March 14, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Jersey as a result of a severe winter storm and snowstorm that took place January 22-24, 2016.

14 Mar 2016

Fannie Mae: Updated Hawaii AAA Matrix

Fannie Mae has posted an updated version of the Hawaii AAA Matrix on the Excess Attorney Fee Guidelines page.

14 Mar 2016

VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a VALERI Servicer Newsflash containing information on new bulk upload templates and upcoming development updates.

14 Mar 2016

HUD Measures Progress Toward Helping Struggling Homeowners

DS News published an article discussing findings from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) February 2016 Scorecard.

11 Mar 2016

The CFPB’s Enforcement Approach is Smothering Innovation in the Mortgage Industry

HousingWire released an article discussing remarks by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray at a meeting of the Consumers Bankers Association.

11 Mar 2016

The Fight to Eliminate Blight Continues

DS News released an article discussing recent action taken by the Ohio State Senate to help eliminate the spread of blight.

10 Mar 2016

Fannie Mae Single-Family Servicing News: Announcement SVC-2016-02: Servicing Guide Updates

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

9 Mar 2016

FHA INFO #16-13 Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) Portal March 14, 2016 System Enhancements Reminder

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-13.

9 Mar 2016

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2016-05: Important Servicing Requirement Changes

Freddie Mac issued a release announcing updated servicing requirements.

9 Mar 2016

MHA HAMP Reporting Update Updated Schema and Column Headers Now Posted on HMPadmin.com

Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of several Schema and Column Headers on HMPadmin.com.

9 Mar 2016

GAO-16-351: Troubled Asset Relief Program: Treasury Should Estimate Future Expenditures for the Making Home Affordable Program

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-16-351, a report examining the extent to which the U.S. Department of the Treasury is reviewing unexpended balances and cost projections for the Making Home Affordable (MHA) programs.

8 Mar 2016

VA Circular 26-16-8 VA Update on Flint, Michigan Water Contamination

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-16-8. The circular provides guidance on the VA’s Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) as a result of the emergency declaration in Genesee County, Michigan due to water contamination.

8 Mar 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster District of Columbia

On March 4, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the District of Columbia as a result of a snowstorm that took place January 22-23, 2016.

4 Mar 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Maryland

On March 4, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Maryland as a result of a severe winter storm and snowstorm that took place January 22-23, 2016.

4 Mar 2016

FHFA Report Details Progress on the 2015 Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release highlighting its 2015 Scorecard Progress Report.

3 Mar 2016

Fannie Mae: Have You Seen Our New Spanish Resources for Lenders?

Fannie Mae has created an all inclusive online resource to support Spanish speaking customers, which includes Spanish versions of many loan documents and links to other related mortgage resources.

2 Mar 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