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MHA HAMP Reporting Update November 2014 UP Survey Reminder

On December 8, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled November 2014 UP Survey Reminder.

10 Dec 2014

Fast Foreclosures? Not in Illinois

On December 9, Crain’s Chicago Business published an article discussing climbing foreclosure process time in the state of Illinois.

9 Dec 2014

Plans to Use Eminent Domain on Mortgages Stall, But Concerns Remain

On December 8, National Mortgage News published an article discussing the issue of muncipalities using eminent domain to seize underwater mortgages.

9 Dec 2014

Fannie Mae National Housing Survey Results Mirror Uneven 2014 Activity, Support Forecast for Gradual Recovery in 2015

On December 8, Fannie Mae published a release titled National Housing Survey Results Mirror Uneven 2014 Activity, Support Forecast for Gradual Recovery in 2015.

9 Dec 2014

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2014-23 Servicing Updates

On December 8, Freddie Mac released an update titled Guide Bulletin 2014-23: Servicing Updates.

9 Dec 2014

Freddie Mac Holiday Eviction Suspension

On December 9, Freddie Mac published a press release announcing a  holiday eviction moratorium between December 17, 2014 and January 2, 2015.

9 Dec 2014

San Francisco Debates Eminent Domain for Mortgages: Muni Credit

On December 7, Bloomberg published an article discussing a proposal for the city of San Francisco to use eminent domain to take over loans on property with a market value below the mortgage amount.

8 Dec 2014

Safeguard Properties Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Large Companies in Northeast Ohio

For the 18th time, Safeguard Properties has been recognized as one of the fastest growing large companies in Northeast Ohio at the annual Weartherhead 100 awards ceremony.

8 Dec 2014

MCM UpDate Issue #16

Michaelson, Connor and Boul (MCB), the Mortgagee Compliance Manager for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have published MCM UpDate Issue #16.

5 Dec 2014

MHA HAMP Reporting Update Q4 2014 Base NPV Documentation Supplement Available

On December 3, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled Q4 2014 Base NPV Documentation Supplement Available.

5 Dec 2014

North Carolina Appellate Court Discusses Service of Process by “Posting” and Due Dilligence Enabling “Posting”

On December 2, Michael C. Thelen, attorney with Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP posted an article to The National Law Review discussing In re Powell, No. COA14-498 (December 2, 2014).

4 Dec 2014

HUD and Treasury Announce Enhancements to Housing Program

On December 4, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released an update titled HUD and Treasury Announce Enhancements to Housing Program.

4 Dec 2014

Five Minutes with Alan Jaffa

The November issue of DS News focused on Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa as the subject of its feature Five Minutes With.

 

4 Dec 2014

FHLMC Updated Guide Bulletin 2014-19 and Scorecard Preview

On December 2, Freddie Mac released an update titled Updated Guide Bulletin 2014-19 and Scorecard Preview.

 

3 Dec 2014

Senate Confirms Nominee for HUD Deputy Secretary

On December 2, DS News published an article discussing the U.S. Senate nomination of Nani Coloretti as deputy secretary of HUD.

3 Dec 2014

USDA New Regulation, Technical Handbook and Respective Forms Published: 7 CFR Part 3555

On December 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a single family housing servicing update titled New Regulation, Technical Handbook and Respective Forms Published: 7 CFR Part 3555.

3 Dec 2014

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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