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Joe Iafigliola Sees the Future of Field Services

The June issue of Servicing Management featured an article by Safeguard Properties Vice President of Vendor Management Joe Iafigliola titled The Future is Now.

23 Jun 2015

Freddie Mac: IRS Rejection Messages Are a Reminder to Look Out for Fraud Red Flags

On June 11, Freddie Mac released an update titled IRS Rejection Messages Are a Reminder to Look Out for Fraud Red Flags.

23 Jun 2015

New York SB 4498: Provides for Summary Action to Foreclose Upon Vacant and Abandoned Residential Real Property

On May 6, NY SB 4498 was advanced to a third reading.  If enacted, the bill would amend the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law for an expedited procedure for abandoned property foreclosure for residential properties.

22 Jun 2015

Proposed New York Senate Bill S4781-2015

On April 15, NY S4781-2015 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee.

22 Jun 2015

The Subprime Mortgage Crisis Wasn’t About Subprime Mortgages

On June 17, Fortune Magazine published an article discussing new research by Wharton School economists Fernando Ferreira and Joseph Gyourko that presents an argument against the idea that subprime lending triggered the financial crisis.

19 Jun 2015

Fannie Mae SVC-2015-09 Servicing Guide Updates

On June 10, Fannie Mae released Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2015-09, subtitled Servicing Guide Updates.

19 Jun 2015

MHA HAMP Reporting Update May 2015 UP Survey Now Available

On June 15, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled May 2015 UP Survey Now Available.

19 Jun 2015

USDA NEW: Resource Assistance Document (RAD) and Quick Reference

On June 18, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a single family housing servicing update titled NEW: Resource Assistance Document (RAD) and Quick Reference.

 

19 Jun 2015

VALERI Servicer Newsflash

On June 11, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a VALERI Servicer Newsflash.

19 Jun 2015

More than 1.5 Million ?Boomerang Buyers? Could Re-Enter Mortgage Market In Next Three Years

On June 17, DS News released an article discussing a new study released by TransUnion which focuses on homeowners impacted by the recent mortgage crisis.

18 Jun 2015

Fannie Mae RVS-2015-02 Reverse Mortgage Loan Servicing Manual Update

On June 10, Fannie Mae released an announcement titled Reverse Mortgage Loan Servicing Manual Update.

18 Jun 2015

HUD Awards New Mortgagee Compliance Manager Contract

On June 16, DS News published an article discussing the decision by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to award Information Systems & Network (ISN) with a contract to serve as Mortgage Compliance Manager (MCM).

17 Jun 2015

Linda Erkkila Weighs in on Ohio Putting Foreclosure to the “Fast-Track”

DS News released an installment of an ongoing series known as Counsel’s Corner.  This particular installment, titled Counsel’s Corner: Fast-Track Foreclosure Bill Will Put Ohio Housing and Economy On the Right Track, featured Safeguard Properties General Counsel Linda Erkkila discussing OH HB 134, a bill that would expedite or “fast-track” the forclosure process for vacant and abandoned properties.

15 Jun 2015

Lackawanna County Commissioners Introduce Land Bank Ordinance

On June 4, thetimes-tribune.com (Scranton) published an article discussing the first reading of an ordinance by Lackawanna County, PA commissioners that would create a land bank.

12 Jun 2015

Florida HB 779 Aims to Protect Renters From Swift Evictions

On June 4, the Sun Sentinel released an article titled New law gives renters more protection.

 

12 Jun 2015

Glens Falls, NY Set to Begin Eminent Domain Proceedings

On May 27, the Glens Falls Post-Star published an article titled City to use eminent domain to pressure banks to clean up foreclosure properties.

12 Jun 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