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FEMA Declared Disaster Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands

On August 6, 2015, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands as a result of Typhoon Soudelor August 1-3, 2015.

6 Aug 2015

City and County Considering Land Bank Idea

The Garden City Telegram published an article discussing the current consideration of Garden City and Finney County, Kansas to create a land bank.

6 Aug 2015

Stephen W. Warren Named the OCC?s Chief Information Officer

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a news release announcing Stephen W. Warren as Chief Information Officer (CIO).  He will join the OCC officially on September 6, 2015.

6 Aug 2015

Preserving Neighborhoods

The August issue of Mortgage Banking Magazine featured an article by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa discussing the need of the mortgage industry and municipalities to strive for more collaboration in working towards the shared goal of preserving properties and communities. 

 

5 Aug 2015

FEMA Declared Disaster Texas

On August 4, 2015, 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 May 4 to June 22, 2015. 

 

5 Aug 2015

All Ohio Counties Are Now Eligible to Form Land Banks

Richland Source published a release discussing a decision by the Ohio State Legislature eliminating the 60,000 population threshold for counties wishing to establish land banks.

5 Aug 2015

FHA INFO #15-57: Single Family Housing Policy Handbook: Draft Claims and Disposition Section Posted Today for Feedback

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #15-57. 

 

5 Aug 2015

VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a VALERI Servicer Newsflash containing updated information on the Legacy Loan Project, Development updates for the VALERI 3.4 Bl Reports Release and Development updates for the VALERI 3.5 Release.

5 Aug 2015

CFPB Provides Guidance About Private Mortgage Insurance Cancellation and Termination

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release regarding the Homeowners Protection Act and the cancellation and termination of private mortgage insurance by mortgage servicers.

4 Aug 2015

Field Services Evolution

The August issue of HousingWire featured CEO Alan Jaffa as the subject of an interview discussing ways Safeguard Properties has identified and reacted to the challenges brought forth by the ever evolving regulatory landscape of the mortgage servicing industry.

 

4 Aug 2015

FEMA Declared Disaster Iowa

On July 31, 2015, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Iowa as a result of Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds and Flooding June 20-25, 2015.

3 Aug 2015

FEMA Declared Disaster South Dakota

On July 30, 2015, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in South Dakota as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding June 17-24, 2015.

31 Jul 2015

VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a VALERI Servicer Newsflash including information recently published in the Federal Register regarding the VA Maximum Allowable Attorney Fees.

31 Jul 2015

FEMA Declared Disaster Vermont

On July 29, 2015, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Vermont as a result of a severe storm and flooding June 9, 2015.

30 Jul 2015

Higgins Proposes Legislation to Expedite Sale of Foreclosed Homes by Banks

A recent article published by The Buffalo News discussed the Vacant Homes Act of 2015 (H.R. 3203), which was introduced by Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) on July 23.

29 Jul 2015

Fannie Mae File Transfer Portal Version 4.0 Release Notes Now Available

Fannie Mae announced updates to the File Transfer Portal (FTP), scheduled for the weekend of August 8, 2015.

29 Jul 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