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Fannie Mae: Drop by THE HUB at MBA Servicing Conference; Fannie Mae Connect Makes Downloads a Breeze; and More

Investor Update
February 7, 2018

Building on our promise to bring simplicity and certainty to servicing

During this week’s MBA National Mortgage Servicing Conference & Expo, we’re sharing our innovative solutions for near real-time access to master servicing data, a one and done approach to claims processing, and more. Learn how our Simplifying Servicing journey continues by dropping by our booth in THE HUB or visiting www.simplifyingservicing.com.

Fannie Mae Connect makes downloads a breeze

Over the weekend of Feb. 3, we added new reports and improved the user interface in Fannie Mae Connect™ to help you better access the information you need to drive your business.

Fannie Mae Connect is making repeating downloads a breeze by remembering the last set of criteria you entered. Prefilled Seller/Servicer information, report section, and report format will make downloading even easier than before.

We’ve also launched three new reports and enhanced others. Review the Release Tracker and Report Directory for more information on these and all the latest changes in Fannie Mae Connect. If you do not have access to Fannie Mae Connect, please contact your Corporate Administrator.

Descriptions of all 300 series remittance CRS codes

As a component of Simplifying Servicing, last year we updated the Cash Remittance System (CRS) remittance codes. A complete list of the CRS 300 series code names and descriptions is available on the CRS page.

Lenders embrace benefits of data initiatives

Data standardization efforts are critical as the mortgage industry moves toward a more digitized world. According to a new study by our Economic & Strategic Research team, 74% of lenders surveyed believe that recent new initiatives, including the Uniform Loan Delivery Dataset (ULDD) and the Uniform Closing Dataset (UCD), are valuable. Learn more.

Join us at these upcoming events:

  • Feb. 11-13 | The Mortgage Collaborative Winter Conference | San Diego
  • Feb. 11-14 | CalyxVision 18 User Conference | San Francisco
  • Feb. 14-16 | MBA of Florida’s Eastern Secondary Market Conference | Orlando

View more events.

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View: Symposium on the affordable housing supply crisis in California
Housing industry leaders met Feb. 5 in Los Angeles to discuss the impact of California’s housing supply on affordable housing. Read more

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Feb. 7

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Feb. 7

Source: Fannie Mae

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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