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Archives For: 2015

FEMA Declared Disaster Oklahoma

On February 3, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oklahoma as a result of severe winter storms and flooding that took place November 27-29, 2015.

3 Feb 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Alabama

On January 22, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alabama as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place December 23-31, 2015.

22 Jan 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Washington

On January 15, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Washington as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place November 12-21, 2015.

15 Jan 2016

FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – October 2015

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its Foreclosure Prevention Report for October 2015.

13 Jan 2016

GAO-16-279R: Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Housing Programs

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-16-279R, a report providing an update on the status of Treasury’s disbursements and participation for Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) housing programs that were active as of October 31, 2015.

8 Jan 2016

FEMA Declared Disaster Idaho

On December 23, 2015, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Idaho as a result of a severe storm and straight-line winds that took place on November 17, 2015.

23 Dec 2015

Fannie Mae Announces Eviction Moratorium for the Holidays

Fannie Mae issued a news release announcing a suspension of evictions for foreclosed single-family and 2-4 unit properties from December 18, 2015 through January 3, 2016.

10 Dec 2015

Freddie Mac Announces Holiday Eviction Moratorium Between December 18, 2015 to January 3, 2016

Freddie Mac issued a press release announcing a nationwide suspension of eviction lock-outs for all foreclosed occupied single family homes and 2-4 unit properties that had Freddie Mac owned-or guaranteed mortgages.

10 Dec 2015

Feds Set Deadline to Claim Independent Foreclosure Review Relief Funds

HousingWire published an article discussing the time frame borrowers eligible for payment under the Independent Foreclosure Review Payment Agreements have to cash checks.

19 Nov 2015

Fannie Mae: Extension of Enhanced Borrower Incentives for Mortgage Release

Fannie Mae has announced that the enhanced borrower incentive for Mortgage Release will continue beyond December 1, 2015 in identified jurisdictions.

18 Nov 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