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Legislation Could Help Annapolis Battle Blighted Buildings

The Capital Gazette (Annapolis) published an article discussing MD SB 248, which would allow state municipalities to create registries and a remediation fund for vacant and blighted properties.

9 Feb 2016

Court Finds in Favor of MERS

DS News published an article discussing the latest legal victory for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (MERS) in a case decided by the Dallas County, Texas District Court.

8 Feb 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Arkansas

On February 5, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Arkansas as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place December 26, 2015 to January 22, 2016.

5 Feb 2016

Fannie Mae Standard Modification Interest Rate Exhibit

Fannie Mae released an exhibit providing the new Standard Modification Interest Rate required for all Fannie Mae conventional mortgage loan modifications, excluding Fannie Mae HAMP Modifications.

5 Feb 2016

FHA INFO #16-05: Mortgagee Letters 16-02, 16-03 and 16-04

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-05.

5 Feb 2016

Allen County Making Progress on Land Bank

Limaohio.com released an article discussing the approval of two measures in Allen County, OH to help establish the framework of incorporating a land bank.

4 Feb 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Oklahoma

On February 3, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oklahoma as a result of severe winter storms and flooding that took place November 27-29, 2015.

3 Feb 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Washington

On February 3, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Washington as a result of a severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, mudslides and a tornado that took place December 1-14, 2015.

3 Feb 2016

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2016-2: Servicing Updates

Freddie Mac issued a release announcing revised certain Servicer Success Scorecard criteria.

3 Feb 2016

Oswego County Receives Approval to Proceed with Establishment of Land Bank

Oswego County Weeklies (OCW) posted an article discussing the approval of an application by Oswego County, NY to create a land bank.

2 Feb 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Idaho

On February 1, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Idaho as a result of severe winter storms that took place December 16-27, 2015.

1 Feb 2016

Safeguard Properties Innovates New Technology Solutions

As part of an ongoing series, HousingWire has chosen Safeguard Properties as one of their Power Players. In a special feature article, Safeguards’ industry leading technology and anticipation of client needs are discussed and highlighted with comments from Founder and Chairman of the Board Robert Klein and CEO Alan Jaffa.

1 Feb 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Texas

On January 29, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Texas as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place October 22-31, 2015.

29 Jan 2016

Ohio Senate Amends Proposed Foreclosure Expedition Bill

The Port Clinton News Herald published an article titled Improving neighborhoods with new foreclosure process.

29 Jan 2016

Fannie Mae Connect Version 1.1 Implementation Notification

Fannie Mae released additional reports and report modifications to Fannie Mae Connect.

29 Jan 2016

Freddie Mac January 2016 Insight and Outlook

Freddie Mac issued an update discussing highlights from its latest Insight and Outlook.

29 Jan 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