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Is a Recession on the Way?

DS News published an article discussing data from the latest Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey. According to the survey, a panel of real estate economists and experts have concluded that a recession is likely to hit in 2020.

25 Jul 2019

Waters Introduces FHA Foreclosure Prevention Act

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) introduced H.R. 3958 (FHA Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2019). The bill aims to make reforms to improve compliance with loss mitigation requirements by FHA mortgage servicers and to prevent foreclosure. A companion measure (S. 2279) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV).

25 Jul 2019

Auction.com: Distressed Market Outlook

Auction.com released its first quarter 2019 Distressed Market Outlook.

25 Jul 2019

Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2019-12: Servicing Updates

Freddie Mac issued a release containing updates relating to deed-in-lieu foreclosure insections and subsequent transfer of servicing requirements for mortgages registered with MERS.

12 Jul 2019

Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2019-16: Selling Updates

Freddie Mac issued a release containing a simplification of its age of documentation requirements for disasters.

10 Jul 2019

Auction.com: Western U.S. Could See Foreclosure Increase

Auction.com published its 2019 Disposition Client Summit Survey Report. According to its findings, western region U.S. markets are at risk for the highest amount of foreclosure activity in the second half of the year.

1 Jul 2019

Mortgage Industry Calls for Servicing Regulation Uniformity in New York

National Mortgage News published an article discussing a joint letter from the MBA and NYBA that highlights discrepancies in the New York Department of Financial Services’ suggested changes to 3 NYCRR 419. The regulation covers business conduct rules for servicing mortgage loans.

1 Jul 2019

Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2019-12: Servicing Updates

Freddie Mac issued a release containing a number of updates for servicers. Included is a change to deed-in-lieu foreclosure inspection requirements that will become effective on July 15, 2019.

12 Jun 2019

NFIP Legislation Approved by House Financial Services Committee

Two proposed bills (H.R. 311 and H.R. 3167) that aim to reform the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) have been passed by the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services.

12 Jun 2019

Erie County Taking Steps to Identify Vacant Property Stakeholders

WKBW ABC 7 published an article discussing rising foreclosure rates in Erie County, N.Y., and steps officials have taken to combat the issue. Included is new initiative set to being June 1, 2019, that will align the county with the WNY Law Center to research banks/financial institutions responsible for the maintenance of vacant homes in foreclosure and take legal action on those not in compliance.

29 May 2019

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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