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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

Housing Alliance Targeting Slow Recovery Areas for Loss Mitigation Outreach Events

On April 27, DS News released an article discussing HOPE NOW’s plan to focus its outreach efforts on areas of the country that have been slow to recover from the Great Recession.

30 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

New York AG Proposes New Expanded Bill to Reduce Zombie Properties

On April 18, the Yonkers Tribune released an article titled A.G. Schneiderman Introduces Expanded Legislation to Combat Spread of “Zombie Properties” Across State.

 

20 Apr 2015

Homeowners Facing Foreclosure May Instead be Home Free

On March 30, The Boston Globe published an article discussing cases around the country involving borrowers who have missed years of mortgage payments possibly keeping their homes without paying another cent due to the passing of the statute of limitations.

3 Apr 2015

HOPE NOW Planning Loss Mitigation Outreach Events Nationwide in 2015

On April 1, DS News published an article discussing the announcement made by HOPE NOW to host several nationwide outreach events offering loss mitigation options to homeowners facing foreclosure.

3 Apr 2015

Oswego Adopts Ordinance to Maintain Foreclosed Properties

On March 25, the Chicago Tribune (Aurora Beacon-News) released an article discussing an ordinance adopted by Oswego, Illinois that protects taxpayers from foreclosed property maintenance bills.

3 Apr 2015

Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA) Scheduled to Expire at End of 2014

On March 31, the New Haven Register released an article titled Programs, laws protect Greater New Haven homeowners, tenants from foreclosure. 

 

2 Apr 2015

Massachusetts Proposed Legislation MA HB 1498 “An Act relative to vacant, foreclosing and foreclosed property in the Commonwealth”

On March 10, MA HB 1498 was introduced and referred to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on The Judiciary.

25 Mar 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