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MHA HAMP Reporting Update March 2015 UP Survey Now Available

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

17 Apr 2015

CFPB Issues Guidance on Housing Counselor Requirement

On April 15, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release titled CFPB Issues Guidance on Housing Counselor Requirement.

16 Apr 2015

Fannie Mae SVC-2015-06 Miscellaneous Servicing Policy Changes

On April 15, Fannie Mae released Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2015-06, subtitled Miscellaneous Servicing Policy Changes.

16 Apr 2015

HUD Awards $36 Million in Housing Counseling Grants

On April 14, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release titled HUD Awards $36 Million in Housing Counseling Grants.

15 Apr 2015

OCC Bulletin 2015-25: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

On April 14, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued OCC Bulletin 2015-25, subtitled Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.

15 Apr 2015

FEMA Declared Disaster Massachusetts

On April 13, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Massachusetts as a result of a severe winter storm, snowstorm and flooding January 26-28.

14 Apr 2015

MHA HAMP Reporting Update March 2015 UP Survey Reminder

On April 9, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled March 2015 UP Survey Reminder.

14 Apr 2015

VA Circular 26-15-4 Policy Changes for Specially Adapted Housing Compliance Inspector Exam and Compliance Inspector Qualifications

On April 9, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued Circular 26-15-4, subtitled Policy Changes for Specially Adapted Housing Compliance Inspector Exam and Compliance Inspector Qualifications.

14 Apr 2015

VALERI Servicer Newsflash

On April 10, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a VALERI Servicer Newsflash.

14 Apr 2015

Safeguard Properties Launches Fast-Track Legislation Resource Center

On April 9, Safeguard Properties announced the launch of its new Fast-Track Legislation Resource Center, designed to keep industry professionals current on laws that expedite the foreclosure process for vacant and abandoned properties.

14 Apr 2015

Linda Erkkila Talks About Working Together in the Mortgage Industry

The April issue of Mortgage Banking Magazine featured an article by Safeguard Properties General Counsel Linda Erkkila titled Let’s Work Together.

10 Apr 2015

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2015-4 Selling Updates

On April 9, Freddie Mac released an update titled Guide Bulletin 2015-4: Selling Updates.

10 Apr 2015

FEMA Declared Disaster Connecticut

On April 8, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Connecticut as a result of a severe winter storm and snowstorm January 26-28.

9 Apr 2015

Fannie Mae: Lackluster Income Growth Weighing on Americans’ Housing Sentiment

On April 7, Fannie Mae published a release titled Lackluster Income Growth Weighing on Americans’ Housing Sentiment.

8 Apr 2015

Fannie Mae Standard Modification Interest Rate Adjustment

On April 7, Fannie Mae issued Servicing Notice: Fannie Mae Standard Modification Interest Rate Adjustment.

8 Apr 2015

Fannie Mae SVC-2015-05 Servicing Guide Updates

On April 8, Fannie Mae released Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2015-05, subtitled Servicing Guide Updates.

8 Apr 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