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MHA SD 13-08: Post-Modification Counseling; Servicer Incentives

On September 30, the Making Home Affordable Program (MHA) released Supplemental Directive 13-08: Making Home Affordable Program – Borrower Post-Modification Counseling and Servicer Incentives.

8 Oct 2013

USDA Buyers Stuck in Limbo as Shutdown Hurts Housing

On October 8, BloombergBusinessweek published an article titled USDA Buyers Stuck in Limbo as Shutdown Hurts Housing: Mortgages.

8 Oct 2013

Canton, OH Amends VPR Ordinance to Begin Enforcement

On October 3, CantonRep.com published an article titled Canton City Amends Foreclosure Law to Begin Enforcement.

7 Oct 2013

Cincinnati, OH Councilman Calls to Expand VPR to Every Neighborhood

On August 28, Fox19.com reported on a story titled Sittenfeld Calls for Expansion of Vacant Property Legislation.

7 Oct 2013

Vallejo, CA Foreclosure Registry is Frozen in Wake of Federal Ruling

On October 6, Times-Herald published an article titled Vallejo Foreclosure Registry Frozen in Wake of Federal Ruling.

7 Oct 2013

FHA INFO #13-63 Government Shutdown FAQs

On October 4, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) issued FHA INFO #13-63 regarding the government shutdown FAQs. FHA INFO #13-63 As a result of the government shutdown, FHA Single Family has received several questions regarding our operating plans which we have clarified in the following Q&As. These Q&As have been added to the Frequently Asked […]

7 Oct 2013

FHFA Announces GSEs Foreclosure Prevention Actions Top 2.9M

On October 7, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released an announcement titled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Foreclosure Prevention Actions Top 2.9 Million; Delinquencies Continue to Drop.

7 Oct 2013

FNMA LL-2013-08 Impact of Federal Government Shutdown

On October 1, Fannie Mae released Lender Letter LL-2013-08 subtitled Impact of Federal Government Shutdown.

4 Oct 2013

FNMA Update to File Transfer Portal Version 3.0 Release Notes

On October 3, Fannie Mae released an update to a previous announcement titled File Transfer Portal Version 3.0 Release Notes.

4 Oct 2013

HUD Announces New Short Sale Requirements

On October 1, DSNews published an article titled HUD Announces New Short Sale Requirements.

4 Oct 2013

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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