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FEMA Declared Disaster Area Georgia

On April 24, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Georgia as a result of a severe winter storm February 10-14.

25 Apr 2014

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2014-6 Updates Servicing and Selling Requirements

On April 24, Freddie Mac released an update titled Guide Bulletin 2014-6 Updates Selling and Servicing Requirements and Provides Important Reminders.

25 Apr 2014

George Mehok Featured in 2014 Field Services Guide

HousingWire recently featured Chief Information Officer George Mehok and Safeguard in its 2014 Field Services Guide.

24 Apr 2014

MHA Update: SD 14-02 Administrative Clarifications

On April 22, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released an update titled Supplemental Directive 14-02: Making Home Affordable Program – Administrative Clarifications.

23 Apr 2014

Fannie Mae Notifications: Servicer Reimbursements, REOgram, and Bankruptcy FAQs

In April, Fannie Mae issued notifications regarding submitting servicer expense reimbursement claims and REOgrams, as well as an update to FAQs pertaining to bankruptcy cramdown.

22 Apr 2014

Freddie Mac Online User Profile for Single-Family Business Applications

On April 17, Freddie Mac released an announcement titled Set Up Your Online User Profile for Single-Family Business Applications.

22 Apr 2014

FEMA Declared Disaster Area Montana

On April 17, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Montana as a result of ice jams and flooding March 1-16.

18 Apr 2014

HUD Secretary Works to Rally Liberals Behind GSE Bill

On April 18, National Mortgage News published an article titled HUD’s Donovan Works to Rally Liberals Behind GSE Bill.

18 Apr 2014

FHFA and Chicago Settle Vacant Property Dispute

On April 7, Chicago Tribune published an article titled FHFA, Chicago Settle Vacant Property Dispute.

17 Apr 2014

USDA New Document Upload for Guaranteed Loans

On April 17, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a single family housing servicing update titled New Document Upload for Guaranteed Loans.

17 Apr 2014

Fannie Mae Issues Cash Remittance System Release Notes

On April 14, Fannie Mae issued an update titled Cash Remittance System (CRS) Release Notes.

16 Apr 2014

FHFA’s DeMarco Delivers Keynote at 19th Annual Financial Markets Conference

On April 15, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released Senior Deputy Director Edward J. DeMarco’s keynote address from the Federal Bank of Atlanta’s 19th Annual Financial Markets Conference.

16 Apr 2014

MHA HAMP Reporting Update Final Schema and Header Files

On April 11, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled Final Schema and Header Files Available on HMPadmin.com.

16 Apr 2014

Senate Banking Leaders May Delay GSE Reform Vote

On April 14, National Mortgage News published an article titled Senate Banking Leaders May Delay Vote on GSE Reform.

16 Apr 2014

VA Servicer Newsflash Servicer POC List and Web Portal Updates

On April 11, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a VALERI Servicer Newsflash regarding updates to the servicer point of contact (POC) list and servicer Web portal.

16 Apr 2014

KY SB 36 Right of Redemption

On April 10, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear signed into law, Senate Bill 36, subtitled AN ACT Relating to the Right of Redemption.

15 Apr 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