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FHFA Announces Results of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Dodd-Frank Stress Tests

On April 30, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the results of annual stress trests Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are required to conduct under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act).

30 Apr 2015

MHA HAMP Reporting Update HMPadmin.com Weekend Availability

On April 27, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled HMPadmin.com Weekend Availability.

30 Apr 2015

Freddie Mac: Revised Requirements for Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Released

On April 17, Freddie Mac issued a release titled Revised Requirements for Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Released.

27 Apr 2015

Freddie Mac: Updates to Compensatory Fee Processes

On April 27, Freddie Mac issued a release titled Updates to Compensatory Fee Processes.

27 Apr 2015

HUD Announces Changes to Distressed Asset Stabilization Program

On April 24, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a press release titled HUD Announces Changes to Distressed Asset Stabilization Program.

27 Apr 2015

MHA HAMP Reporting Update September 2015 Release Communications Plan Posted

On April 24, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled September 2015 Release Communications Plan Posted.

27 Apr 2015

Fannie Mae: Updates to MyCity Modification Recorded Webinar

On April 22, Fannie Mae announced a recorded webinar to review updated requirements for its MyCity Modification.

24 Apr 2015

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2015-6 Postsettlement Delivery Fees and Mortgages With Secondary Financing

On April 17, Freddie Mac released an update titled Guide Bulletin 2015-6: Postsettlement Delivery Fees and Mortgages With Secondary Financing.

24 Apr 2015

White House Threatens to Veto Bill That Cuts CFPB Funding

On April 21, DS News published an article discussing H.R. 1195, a proposed amendment that according to the White House, would reduce the amount of funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director can request.

24 Apr 2015

“Keep Chicago Renting” Ordinance Undergoes Changes to Close Loopholes

On April 13, the Chicago Tribune published an article titled Aldermen make changes to Chicago foreclosure ordinance.

22 Apr 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.

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.

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.

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.

Business Development

Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties