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FHA INFO #15-89 Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Mortgagee Optional Election Assignment Extension to 60-Day Assessment

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #15-89.

7 Dec 2015

MHA HAMP Reporting Update HAMP NPV Transaction Portal Outage

Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing a HAMP NPV Transaction Portal outage due to scheduled system maintenance.

7 Dec 2015

Obama Administration Considering Extension of HAMP Servicing Rules

HousingWire published an article discussing a speech given by Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury Antonio Weiss at the Consumer Federation of America’s Annual Financial Services Conference.

4 Dec 2015

VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a VALERI Servicer Newsflash containing information regarding a number of VALERI Reports.

4 Dec 2015

Fannie Mae: Revised Webinar on Expanded Borrower “Pay for Performance” Incentives

Fannie Mae announced the availability of an updated recorded webinar regarding policy requirements for the Expanded Borrower “Pay for Performance” Incentives for Fannie Mae HAMP Modifications.

2 Dec 2015

Expansion of FHFA?s Neighborhood Stabilization Initiative Effective Today

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) posted a blog discussing the expansion of the Neighborhood Stabilization Initiative (NSI), which has officially gone into effect.

1 Dec 2015

MHA HAMP Reporting Update Q4 2015 Base NPV Documentation Supplement Available

Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of the Q4 2015 Base NPV Model Documentation Supplement for the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).

1 Dec 2015

Foreclosure Sales Are Way Down?But So Are Solutions

DS News published an article discussing foreclosure data released by HOPE NOW.

30 Nov 2015

FHFA Launches New Blog, FHFA Insights

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the debut of its new blog, FHFA Insights.

30 Nov 2015

HARP Refi Numbers Dwindling Despite FHFA?s Efforts

DS News published an article discussing findings from the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) third quarter Refinance Report.

27 Nov 2015

Fannie Mae Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2015-14 Servicing Guide Updates

Fannie Mae released an announcement containing a number of Servicing Guide changes, including updates to short sale hazard loss proceed remittance, pledge of servicing rights and Hawaii foreclosure fees.

25 Nov 2015

FHFA: Final Amendments to Stress Testing Rule

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is adopting a final rule amending its stress testing rule adopted in 2013 to implement section 165(i) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

24 Nov 2015

Buiding Better Relationships

The November issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties Director of Open Orders Jeremy Barrick. In it, Barrick discusses the critical importance of field services companies to establish strong relationships with internal employees and third-party vendors in order to ensure their growth and success.

23 Nov 2015

Rep. Israel Announced Bill to Turn ?Zombie? Homes into Housing for Homeless Veterans

The office of U.S. Congressman Steve Israel (NY-03) issued a press release discussing the introduction of the Housing Our Heroes Act (H.R. 3970).

23 Nov 2015

Freddie Mac November 2015 Insight & Outlook

Freddie Mac issued a release announcing the availability of its November 2015 Insight and Outlook.

23 Nov 2015

MBA: NJ, NY, Florida contain highest percent of foreclosures

HousingWire released an article highlighting a recent Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) chart of the week.

20 Nov 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