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VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an announcement containing a VA Servicer Handbook (Manual 26-4) update.

3 Nov 2016

Foreclosure Mortgage Fraud Bill Introduced in Illinois

IL HB 6619 had its first reading and was referred to the Rules Committee on November 2, 2016.

2 Nov 2016

Fannie Mae: Principal Reduction Modifications and Servicer Forums on Fannie Mae Changes to Investor Reporting

Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.

2 Nov 2016

HUD Mortgagee Letter 2016-17: National Servicing Center Address Change for the Tulsa, Oklahoma Office

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released Mortgagee Letter 2016-217. The letter notifies mortgagees of an address change for FHA’s National Servicing Center (NSC) Branch, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

2 Nov 2016

Freddie Mac Confirms Disaster Relief Available to Eligible Borrowers Impacted by Hurricane Matthew

Freddie Mac issued a press release confirming that its full menu of disaster relief policies is available to homeowners whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Matthew.

1 Nov 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Iowa

On October 31, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Iowa as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place September 21 to October 3, 2016.

31 Oct 2016

GAO-16-801: Home Mortgage Guarantees: Issues to Consider in Evaluating Opportunities to Consolidate Two Overlapping Single-Family Programs

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-16-801, a report discussing findings from a comparison of the Rural Housing Service (RHS) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

31 Oct 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Georgia

On October 27, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Georgia affected by Hurricane Matthew between October 4-15, 2016.

27 Oct 2016

Boomerang Buyers Dust Themselves Off to Re-enter Market

DS News published an article discussing the 2.5 million consumers who are set to potentially re-enter the mortgage market in 2017.

27 Oct 2016

Ninth Circuit Holds That Enforcing a Security Interest is Not Necessarily Debt Collection

The National Law Review published an article authored by Mark G. Rackers and Shannon Z. Petersen of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. The article discusses the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s affirmation that activities incident to the non-judicial foreclosure of a deed of trust under California state law is not “debt collection” within the scope of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

27 Oct 2016

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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