Fannie Mae Single Family Servicing News: Retirement of MyCity Modification and HAMP

Investor Update
October 13, 2016

Let’s start the MBA Annual 2016 conversation now!

Boston fans expect their teams to bring their A-games to the field every day. At the MBA’s Annual Convention & Expo 2016 on October 23-26 in historic Boston, we’re bringing ours. Stop by and visit us in the center of THE HUB. Learn about our new, innovative solutions that will make doing business simpler and more certain. You’ll also:

  • Hear what Tim Mayopoulos, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has to say about today’s mortgage market during A Conversation with GSE Leadership. (Monday, October 24, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Second Level Auditorium)
  • Learn from Malloy Evans, Vice President, Single-Family Servicing and Making Home Affordable (MHA), about loss mitigation and foreclosure prevention offerings in One Mod, Life after HAMP. (Tuesday, October 25, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Third Level, Ballroom C)
  • Find out about the opportunities, myths, and challenges lenders and investors face while Rebuilding the Affordable Lending Ecosystem from Jonathan Lawless, Vice President, Single-Family Product Development and Affordable Housing. Learn how to successfully rise to this challenge, and hear about non-traditional, scalable programs that may meet your needs. (Wednesday, October 26, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Third Level, Ballroom A)

We can’t wait to talk to you. In fact, we want to hear your thoughts on these topics, and more, right away. Join the conversation today on Twitter @FannieMae, and follow our #MBAAnnual16 updates.
 
MyCity Modification retirement

Servicers are reminded that, for the servicer to offer a Fannie Mae MyCity Modification Trial Period Plan, the first Trial Period Plan payment due date must be on or before December 1, 2016. 

Fannie Mae HAMP retirement

Servicers are reminded that, for the servicer to offer a Trial Period Plan for a Fannie Mae HAMP Modification, the servicer’s evaluation must be based on the borrower’s submission of a complete BRP on or before December 30, 2016; and the Modification Effective Date must be on or before December 1, 2017. 

Providing assistance to borrowers following a disaster

Lenders are reminded that Fannie Mae has selling and servicing policies to assist impacted borrowers (or potential borrowers) following a disaster, such as the recent hurricane on the Atlantic coast. Refer to Assistance in Disasters for information on where to find Fannie Mae’s policies for providing assistance to borrowers impacted by a disaster. View the press release

Looking for information on working with a document custodian?

Fannie Mae requires all loans be certified by Fannie Mae-approved document custodians. A new tip sheet provides important guidance for lenders when working with their document custodian, including some specific tips for those who use Fannie Mae’s designated custodian, Bank of NY Mellon (BNYM). Learn about how to establish a custodian relationship, guidance on using BNYM’s WebDCS system, requests for exception clearing activities, how to avoid special processing of loans, and much more.. 

Enhancements to SF Form 1072 and MF Form 1055, Authorization for Automatic Transfer of Funds

Single-Family Form 1072 and Multifamily Form 1055, Authorization for Automatic Transfer of Funds, have been consolidated and updated to be more streamlined. This form is used to authorize Fannie Mae to initiate electronic debits and credits via Automated Clearing House (ACH) for direct deposit of funds owed to the lender or direct payment of funds owed to Fannie Mae. The form is effective immediately, and previous versions will not be accepted after November 30. Changes to the form simplify remittance options and include:

  • Checkboxes at the top to indicate whether one is submitting SF Form 1072 or MF Form 1055.
  • Separate option for MF DMBS-only requests.
  • Identification of Master Servicer from Subservicer.
  • SF customers can choose a different account for Buy-Ups and Buy-Downs separate from Guaranty Fees.
  • Ability to electronically sign with an image of the signature.

Three HFI InDepth classes remaining for 2016

Do you have new hires or other employees who need to complete development goals by the end of the year? There are just three HFI™ Investor Reporting-related sessions left in 2016 and it’s not too late to register!

Fannie Mae’s Housing Finance Institute® series, HFI InDepth, offers training in custodial accounting and reconciling actual/actual loans. If you’re involved with investor reporting for your company, register for one of these HFI InDepth classes today:

Bank vs. Book! Reconciling Actual/Actual Custodial Accounts
Investor Reporting with Confidence: Best Practices for Reconciling Actual/Actual Loans 
The ABCs of Managing MBS Cash Flow for Fannie Mae

You’ll learn tips for reporting on your loans and have access to an expert instructor to answer your questions.

All HFI InDepth courses provide:

  • two hours of interactive, instructor-led training held in a virtual classroom,
  • limited class sizes that maximize interaction and allow for individualized attention,
  • access to recorded tutorials that prepare you with foundational knowledge prior to taking the course, and
  • a certificate of completion.

Course details and class schedules are available on the Fannie Mae Training page. Sign up today!
 
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Source: Fannie Mae

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Alan Jaffa

Alan Jaffa is the chief executive officer for Safeguard, 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® finalist in 2013.

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Chief Operating Officer

Michael Greenbaum

Michael Greenbaum is the chief operating officer for Safeguard. Mike has been instrumental in aligning operations to become more efficient, effective, and compliant with our ever-changing industry requirements. Mike has a proven track record of excellence, partnership and collaboration at Safeguard. Under Mike’s leadership, all operational departments of Safeguard have reviewed, updated and enhanced their business processes to maximize efficiency and improve quality control.

Mike joined Safeguard in July 2010 as vice president of REO and has continued to take on additional duties and responsibilities within the organization, including the role of vice president of operations in 2013 and then COO in 2015.

Mike built his business career in supply-chain management, operations, finance and marketing. He has held senior management and executive positions with Erico, a manufacturing company in Solon, Ohio; Accel, Inc., a packaging company in Lewis Center, Ohio; and McMaster-Carr, an industrial supply company in Aurora, Ohio.

Before entering the business world, Mike served in the U.S. Army, Ordinance Branch, and specialized in supply chain management. He is a distinguished graduate of West Point (U.S. Military Academy), where he majored in quantitative economics.

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CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Sean Reddington

Sean Reddington is the new Chief Information Officer for Safeguard Properties LLC. Sean has over 15+ years of experience in Information Services Management with a strong focus on Product and Application Management. Sean is responsible for Safeguard’s technological direction, including planning, implementation and maintaining all operational systems

Sean has a proven record of accomplishment for increasing operational efficiencies, improving customer service levels, and implementing and maintaining IT initiatives to support successful business processes.  He has provided the vision and dedicated leadership for key technologies for Fortune 100 companies, and nationally recognized consulting firms including enterprise system architecture, security, desktop and database management systems. Sean possesses strong functional and system knowledge of information security, systems and software, contracts management, budgeting, human resources and legal and related regulatory compliance.

Sean joined Safeguard Properties LLC from RenPSG Inc. which is a nationally leading Philintropic Software Platform in the Fintech space. He oversaw the organization’s technological direction including planning, implementing and maintaining the best practices that align with all corporate functions. He also provided day-to-day technology operations, enterprise security, information risk and vulnerability management, audit and compliance, security awareness and training.

Prior to RenPSG, Sean worked for DMI Consulting as a Client Success Director where he guided the delivery in a multibillion-dollar Fortune 500 enterprise client account. He was responsible for all project deliveries in terms of quality, budget and timeliness and led the team to coordinate development and definition of project scope and limitations. Sean also worked for KPMG Consulting in their Microsoft Practice and Technicolor’s Ebusiness Division where he had responsibility for application development, maintenance, and support.

Sean is a graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts and received his Masters in International Business from Central Michigan University. He was also a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force prior to his career in the business world.

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General Counsel and Executive Vice President

Linda Erkkila, Esq.

Linda Erkkila is the general counsel and executive vice president for Safeguard and oversees the legal, human resources, training, and compliance departments. Linda’s responsibilities cover regulatory issues that impact Safeguard’s operations, risk mitigation, enterprise strategic planning, human resources and training initiatives, compliance, litigation and claims management, and 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. Her practice spans over 20 years, and Linda’s experience covers regulatory disclosure, corporate governance compliance, risk assessment, executive compensation, litigation management, and merger and acquisition activity. Her experience at a former Fortune 500 financial institution during the subprime crisis helped develop Linda’s pro-active approach to change management during periods of heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Linda previously served as vice president and attorney for National City Corporation, as securities and corporate governance counsel for Agilysys Inc., and as an associate at Thompson Hine LLP. She earned her JD at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Linda holds a degree in economics from Miami University and an MBA. In 2017, Linda was named as both a “Woman of Influence” by HousingWire and as a “Leading Lady” by MReport.

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Chief Financial Officer

Joe Iafigliola

Joe Iafigliola is the Chief Financial Officer for Safeguard. Joe is responsible for the Control, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Accounting & Information Security departments, and is a Managing Director of SCG Partners, a middle-market private equity fund focused on diversifying and expanding Safeguard Properties’ business model into complimentary markets.

Joe has been in a wide variety of roles in finance, supply chain management, information systems development, and sales and marketing. His career includes senior positions with McMaster-Carr Supply Company, Newell/Rubbermaid, and Procter and Gamble.

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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AVP, High Risk and Investor Compliance

Steve Meyer

Steve Meyer is the assistant vice president of high risk and investor compliance for Safeguard. In this role, Steve is responsible for managing our clients’ conveyance processes, Safeguard’s investor compliance team and developing our working relationships with cities and municipalities around the country. He also works directly with our clients in our many outreach efforts and he represents Safeguard at a number of industry conferences each year.

Steve joined Safeguard in 1998 as manager over the hazard claims team. He was instrumental in the development and creation of policies, procedures and operating protocol. Under Steve’s leadership, the department became one of the largest within Safeguard. In 2002, he assumed responsibility for the newly-formed high risk department, once again building its success. Steve was promoted to director over these two areas in 2007, and he was promoted to assistant vice president in 2012.

Prior to joining Safeguard, Steve spent 10 years within the insurance industry, holding a number of positions including multi-line property adjuster, branch claims supervisor, and multi-line and subrogation/litigation supervisor. Steve is a graduate of Grove City College.

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AVP, Operations

Jennifer Jozity

Jennifer Jozity is the assistant vice president of operations, overseeing inspections, REO and property preservation for Safeguard. Jen ensures quality work is performed in the field and internally, to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. Jen has demonstrated the ability to deliver consistent results in order audit and order management.  She will build upon these strengths in order to deliver this level of excellence in both REO and property preservation operations.

Jen joined Safeguard in 1997 and was promoted to director of inspections operations in 2009 and assistant vice president of inspections operations in 2012.

She graduated from Cleveland State University with a degree in business.

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AVP, Finance

Jennifer Anspach

Jennifer Anspach is the assistant vice president of finance for Safeguard. She is responsible for the company’s national workforce of approximately 1,000 employees. She manages recruitment strategies, employee relations, training, personnel policies, retention, payroll and benefits programs. Additionally, Jennifer has oversight of the accounts receivable and loss functions formerly within the accounting department.

Jennifer joined the company in April 2009 as a manager of accounting and finance and a year later was promoted to director. She was named AVP of human capital in 2014. Prior to joining Safeguard, she held several management positions at OfficeMax and InkStop in both operations and finance.

Jennifer is a graduate of Youngstown State University. She was named a Crain’s Cleveland Business Archer Award finalist for HR Executive of the Year in 2017.

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AVP, Application Architecture

Rick Moran

Rick Moran is the assistant vice president of application architecture for Safeguard. Rick is responsible for evolving the Safeguard IT systems. He leads the design of Safeguard’s enterprise application architecture. This includes Safeguard’s real-time integration with other systems, vendors and clients; the future upgrade roadmap for systems; and standards designed to meet availability, security, performance and goals.

Rick has been with Safeguard since 2011. During that time, he has led the system upgrades necessary to support Safeguard’s growth. In addition, Rick’s team has designed and implemented several innovative systems.

Prior to joining Safeguard, Rick was director of enterprise architecture at Revol Wireless, a privately held CDMA Wireless provider in Ohio and Indiana, and operated his own consulting firm providing services to the manufacturing, telecommunications, and energy sectors.

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AVP, Technology Infrastructure and Cloud Services

Steve Machovina

Steve Machovina is the assistant vice president of technology infrastructure and cloud services for Safeguard. He is responsible for the overall management and design of Safeguard’s hybrid cloud infrastructure. He manages all technology engineering staff who support data centers, telecommunications, network, servers, storage, service monitoring, and disaster recovery.

Steve joined Safeguard in November 2013 as director of information technology operations.

Prior to joining Safeguard, Steve was vice president of information technology at Revol Wireless, a privately held wireless provider in Ohio and Indiana. He also held management positions with Northcoast PCS and Corecomm Communications, and spent nine years as a Coast Guard officer and pilot.

Steve holds a BBA in management information systems from Kent State University in Ohio and an MBA from Wayne State University in Michigan.

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Assistant Vice president of Application Development

Steve Goberish

Steve Goberish, is the assistant vice president of application development for Safeguard. He is responsible for the maintenance and evolution of Safeguard’s vendor systems ensuring high-availability, security and scalability while advancing the vendor products’ capabilities and enhancing the vendor experience.

Prior to joining Safeguard, Steve was a senior technical architect and development manager at First American Title Insurance, a publicly held title insurance provider based in southern California, in addition to managing and developing applications in multiple sectors from insurance to VOIP.

Steve has a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University in Ohio.