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GAO-15-146R: Financial Audit: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements

On November 17, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-15-146, a report subtitled Financial Audit: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements.

21 Nov 2014

GAO-15-147R Financial Audit: Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements

On November 17, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-15-147R, a report subtitled Financial Audit: Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements.

21 Nov 2014

HUD’s Castro Wants to Restart Debate Over GSE Reform

On November 17, National Mortgage News published an article featuring comments by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro on restarting the debate over the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

21 Nov 2014

Lawmakers Pressure Agency to ‘Reconsider’ FHLB Membership Changes

On November 19, National Mortgage News published an article discussing the resistance being met by members of Congress and banks towards the Federal Housing Finance Agency ‘s plan to to tighten membership rules for the Federal Home Loan Banks.

21 Nov 2014

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Holds Federal Housing Finance Agency Hearing

On November 19, the U.S. Committee on Banking published a news release featuring Chairman Tim Johnson’s prepared statement at The Federal Housing Finance Agency: Balancing Stability, Growth, and Affordability in the Mortgage Market oversight hearing.

21 Nov 2014

FHFA Statement of Melvin Watt

On November 19, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the statement of Melvin L. Watt before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

20 Nov 2014

HUD Secretary Says Housing Finance Reform Remains a Top Priority for the Obama Administration

On November 17, The Hill published an article outlining comments by HUD Secretary Julian Castro describing the commitment of the Obama administration to overhaul the mortgage finance system during the next two years.

20 Nov 2014

MHA HAMP Reporting Update October 2014 UP Survey Now Available

On November 17, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled October 2014 UP Survey Now Available.

20 Nov 2014

Take it to the Bank: How Land Banks Are Strengthening America’s Neighborhoods

The Center for Community Progress has released a national land bank report titled Take it to the Bank: How Land Banks Are Strengthening America’s Neighborhoods.

18 Nov 2014

MA Banks Sue to Overturn Local Foreclosure Laws

On November 14, telegram.com published an article titled Ruling means no change in Worcester foreclosure ordinance.

 

18 Nov 2014

Bank of America Mortgage Cases go to the Supreme Court

On November 17, HousingWire published an article discussing the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to hear two cases brought by Bank of America involving underwater mortgages.

18 Nov 2014

Fannie Mae LL-2014-07 Updates to Compensatory Fees

On November 17, Fannie Mae released Lender Letter LL-2014-07, subtitled Updates to Compensatory Fees for Delays in the Liquidation Process, Foreclosure Time Frames and Allowable Foreclosure Attorney Fees.

18 Nov 2014

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2014-20 Servicing Update

On November 17, Freddie Mac released an update titled Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Bulletin 2014-20.

18 Nov 2014

CFPB Fines Franklin Loan for Ripping Off Customers

On November 14, National Mortage News published an article discussing the $730,000 fining of Franklin Loan Corporation by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency for allegedly incentivizing loan officers to guide customers into mortgages with higher interest rates.

17 Nov 2014

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2014-19 Servicing Update

On November 14, Freddie Mac released an update titled Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Bulletin 2014-19.

17 Nov 2014

Minersville Leaders Discuss Fight Against Blight

On November 14, the Pottsville Republican Herald published an article covering a Minersville, PA borough meeting where local leaders discussed the creation of a landbank as one of the ways to stop and eliminate blight.

14 Nov 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