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Cases Examine HUD Regulation

Recently, separate articles authored by Mickey J. Lee of Maurice Wutscher LLP and Valerie N. Doble of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP discussed decisions in Illinois and Rhode Island pertaining to U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD) 24 CFR Section 203.604 (Face-to-Face Meeting with the Borrower).

10 Apr 2018

HUD: Record $28 Billion Awarded to Help Hard-Hit Areas in Nine States, Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands Recover from Major Disasters

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing recovery funds that will address seriously damaged housing, businesses and infrastructure from major disasters that occurred since 2015.

10 Apr 2018

USDA: Handbook-1-3555 Changes – Chapter 18

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a notice announcing an upcoming update to Handbook-1-3555 that will provide changes to the loss mitigation waterfall as well as revised language surrounding disaster relief options available for borrowers impacted by Presidentially Declared Disasters.

10 Apr 2018

Absecon Considers Fixing Blighted Properties Making Owners Pay

Shore News Today published an article discussing a proposal to create an ordinance in Absecon, New Jersey, that would allow the city to place liens on abandoned properties once it has brought them up to code. If approved, the ordinance would differ from similar ones in existence across the country by allowing for significant work to be completed on properties that have fallen into disrepair.

9 Apr 2018

MHA HAMP Update: HAMP Reporting System Release Outage April 27, 2018 – April 30, 2018

Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining a planned system outage.

9 Apr 2018

The Fight Against Zombie Homes Finds a New Ally

DS News published an article discussing a new partnership between Erie County, New York, The Western New York Law Center and Columbia Law School to help municipalities track and monitor zombie foreclosures. The article features comments from Safeguard Properties Founder and Chairman Robert Klein.

6 Apr 2018

MHA HAMP Update: Updated MHA LPI Date Correction Request & MHA Incentive Inquiry Request Guidance Posted

Making Home Affordable issued an update announcing the availability of several key updates.

5 Apr 2018

Fannie Mae: Check Out the Intro to Servicing eLearning Series and More

Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.

4 Apr 2018

USDA: Expanded Guidance – USDA Modified Interest Rate Waiver

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a notice providing additional guidance on a waiver for approved loan servicers to modify loans when the interest rate may exceed the original guaranteed note rate.

2 Apr 2018

FHFA: Report Details Progress on the 2017 Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the release of a report summarizing the 2017 activities of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

29 Mar 2018

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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