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FHFA Prepared Remarks of Melvin Watt

On May 8, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the prepared remarks of Melvin L. Watt at the Greenlining Institute 22nd Annual Economic Summit.

11 May 2015

Freddie Mac: HARP Extended Another Year

On May 8, Freddie Mac issued a release announcing the direction of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to extend the implementation of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) through December 31, 2016.

11 May 2015

MHA HAMP Reporting Update April 2015 UP Survey Reminder

On May 8, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled April 2015 UP Survey Reminder.

11 May 2015

FEMA Declared Disaster Tennessee

On May 8, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Tennessee as a result of a severe winter storm and flooding February 15-22.

 

8 May 2015

HUD: Foreclosure Crisis Response with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program

A recent article published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) online magazine, Edge, discussed a report released by HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) concerning the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

6 May 2015

Senator Seeks to Permanently Extend Foreclosure Protection for Servicemembers

On May 5, DS News released an article discussing U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse’s (D-Rhode Island) announcement of a bill that aims to permanently extend benefits provided by the Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act.

6 May 2015

MHA Program Update: SD 15-03 Verification of Dodd-Frank Certification

On May 6, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released an update titled Supplemental Directive (SD) 15-03: Verification of Dodd-Frank Certification.

6 May 2015

Jacksonville City Council Considers Land Bank to Redevelop Thousands of Idle Properties

On May 2, The Florida Times-Union released an article titled Land bank being eyed to move derelict Jacksonville properties to new uses.

5 May 2015

FEMA Declared Disaster Maine

On May 5, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Maine as a result of a severe winter storm, snowstorm and flooding January 26-28.

 

5 May 2015

FHA: HECM Reasonable Diligence Timeframe Extensions

On April 30, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued a memo announcing the immediate rescinding of Mortgage Letter 2015-03 (option of delayed foreclosure proceedings for non-borrowing spouses.)

5 May 2015

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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