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Safeguard Participates in LGA Curriculum; Shows Options to Fight Blight

On October 15, the Local Government Academy (LGA) convened a training session titled “Options in Dealing with Dilapidated or Abandoned Properties”. Following prior presentations for the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) and the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, Safeguard Properties was invited to participate in the curriculum.

21 Oct 2013

Youngstown, OH Has Close to $1M in Foreclosure Bond Money

On October 21, Vindy.com published an article titled Youngstown Has $870,000 In Foreclosure Bond Money.

21 Oct 2013

Foreclosure Haunts Next Home Purchase

On October 17, The Wall Street Journal published an article titled Foreclosure Haunts Next Home Purchase.

21 Oct 2013

More Homes Are Rented

On October 20, USA TODAY published an article titled In More Homes, the Roof Overhead is Rented.

21 Oct 2013

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2013-22 Updates to Servicing Requirements

On October 18, Freddie Mac released Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide (Guide) Bulletin 2013-22, which updates and revises servicing requirements.

21 Oct 2013

MHA SD 13-09: CFPB Mortgage Servicing Regulations

On October 18, the Making Home Affordable Program (MHA) released Supplemental Directive 13-09: MHA Program – CFPB Mortgage Servicing Regulations.

21 Oct 2013

FNMA SVC-2013-21 Updates to Deed-in-Lieu Requirements

On October 17, Fannie Mae released Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2013-21, subtitled Updates to Mortgage ReleaseTM (Standard Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure) Requirements.

18 Oct 2013

Safeguard Shares Industry Message at ICC

The community initiatives department kicked off the month of October by joining hundreds of code enforcement and building officials in Atlantic City for the annual International Code Council (ICC) conference.  Countless code enforcement professionals from all regions of the nation convened for the opportunity to sharpen their skill sets during four days of solid educational coursework.

17 Oct 2013

Bondholders Appeal CA Eminent Domain Case Dismissal

On October 17, National Mortgage News published an article titled Bondholders Appeal California Eminent-Domain Case Dismissal.

17 Oct 2013

MHA November 25 HAMP Reporting Tool Release Notes

On October 17, the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) announced Reporting Documents and Resources Now Posted on HMPadmin.com.

17 Oct 2013

OCC Publishes Joint Notice Regarding Biggert-Waters Act

On October 11, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Farm Credit Administration, and National Credit Union Administration issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would amend regulations regarding loans in areas having special flood hazards to implement certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012.

17 Oct 2013

CFPB Provides Additional Guidance on Mortgage Servicing Rules

On October 16, DSNews published an article titled CFPB Offers Additional Guidance on Mortgage Servicing Rules.

16 Oct 2013

Robert Klein Looks Back at VPR Ordinances

In its October issue, Servicing Management published an article authored by Robert Klein, founder and chairman of Safeguard Properties, titled Vacant Property Ordinances: A Look Through The Rearview Mirror.

15 Oct 2013

Appraisal Institute Seeks to Implement New Standardization Process

On October 11, DSNews published an article titled Organization Seeks to Implement New Standardization Process.

14 Oct 2013

FHA Calls on Lenders to Assist Federal Workers, Contractors Impacted by Shutdown

On October 11, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released an update titled FHA Calls on Lenders to Assist Federal Workers and Contractors Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown.

14 Oct 2013

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2013-21 Updates Mortgage Servicing Requirements

On October 11, Freddie Mac released Guide Bulletin 2013-21, subtitled Updates in Response to the CFPB Mortgage Servicing Final Rule.

14 Oct 2013

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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