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MHA HAMP Reporting Update December 2015 UP Survey Now Available

Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of the December 2015 UP Survey on HMPadmin.com.

15 Jan 2016

FHA INFO #16-01: Additional Extension of Certain Timeframes in Connection with Mortgagee Letters 2015-11 and 2015-26

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-01.

13 Jan 2016

FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – October 2015

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its Foreclosure Prevention Report for October 2015.

13 Jan 2016

Fannie Mae Reaches Two Million HARP Refinances

Fannie Mae issued a news release announcing that it has helped over two millions Americans by refinancing their mortgages through the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) since the program’s creation in 2009.

12 Jan 2016

MHA HAMP Reporting Update Updated Reporting Form Posted on HMPadmin.com

Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of the updated LPI Date Correction Request Form on HMPadmin.com.

12 Jan 2016

Freddie Mac: Compensatory Fee Analysis Report to be Reissued

Freddie Mac issued an update announcing the availability of a corrected reissue of the Foreclosure Timeline Compensatory Fee Analysis Report.

8 Jan 2016

GAO-16-279R: Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Housing Programs

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-16-279R, a report providing an update on the status of Treasury’s disbursements and participation for Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) housing programs that were active as of October 31, 2015.

8 Jan 2016

CFPB Names Another Acting Deputy Director

HousingWire published an article discussing the appointment of David Silberman as acting deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

7 Jan 2016

Hoopeston Hears Land Bank Plan

Commerical-News posted an article outlining the discussion of Vermilion County, Illinois board members to create a land bank.

6 Jan 2016

Fannie Mae: Servicer’s Obligation to Select and Retain Mortgage Default Counsel

Fannie Mae issued an update reminding servicers that all referrals after June 1, 2013, of Fannie Mae mortgage loans for default related legal services must be to law firms selected and retained pursuant to the requirements set forth in Servicing Guide A4-2.2-01.

6 Jan 2016

Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Relief to Borrowers Affected by Mississippi Storms

Freddie Mac issued a news release announcing the availability of its full menu of disaster relief policies to homeowners affected by recent floods in Mississippi.

6 Jan 2016

MHA Update Making Home Affordable Program Handbook Version 5.0 and Administrative Clarifications Issued

Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a MHA Update announcing the availability of the Making Home Affordable Program Handbook for Servicers of Non-GSE Mortgages (version 5.0) on HMPadmin.com.

6 Jan 2016

Safeguard Properties Receives Partnership Award from Code Enforcement Agency

DS News published an article highlighting Safeguard Properties as the recipient of the inaugural public-private partnership award from the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE).

6 Jan 2016

Fannie Mae Reminds Homeowners and Servicers of Options for Areas Affected by the Midwest Flooding

Fannie Mae issued a news release reminding servicers of existing guidelines that are in place to assist impacted borrowers that have been affected by natural disasters.

5 Jan 2016

Groups Cultivating Local Land Bank

Nwitimes.com published an article discussing the efforts of the Northwest Indiana Reinvestment Alliance and the Lake County Community Economic Development Department to create a land bank.

28 Dec 2015

No Fly Zone for Drones on Land Bank Properties

The Vineyard Gazette released an article discussing a decision by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission to ban drones from its conservation property.

28 Dec 2015

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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