Archives For: 2019

VA: VALERI Servicer Newsflash

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release outlining scheduled system maintenance and Development Updates.

25 Jan 2019

Senate Expected to Pass Bill to End Shutdown

The Hill published a report announcing a pending short-term agreement that would fund the federal government until February 15, 2019.

25 Jan 2019

CFPB: Changes to Senior Leadership

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release announcing internal leadership changes.

25 Jan 2019

Destructive Tornado Damages Homes in Alabama

The Weather Channel issued a report outlining tornadic activity in the Southeastern U.S.

20 Jan 2019

Winter Storm Harper Set to Sweep Across Country

The Weather Channel issued a report outlining major winter storm activity that will continue to impact multiple areas of the U.S. over the next several days.

19 Jan 2019

Fannie Mae: Enhancements Reduce Manual Work on FHA Loan Payoffs

Fannie Mae announced that beginning January 27, 2019, servicers will no longer be required to contact Fannie Mae Investor Reporting analysts to request shortage surplus adjustments for Actual/Actual Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan payoffs.

16 Jan 2019

NJ Land Bank Bill Lands in Assembly

S-1214 was received in the New Jersey Assembly and had a second reading. The bill would allow for the creation of municipal land banks in conjunction with online property database development.

15 Jan 2019

The Shutdown’s Impact on Financial Services

National Mortgage News published an article discussing how financial services are most affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.

13 Jan 2019

Mortgage Industry Chief Gets Some Federal Employees Back to Work with Pay

The Real Deal posted an article (originally published by The Washington Post) highlighting the recent lobbying efforts of Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Robert Broeksmit.

13 Jan 2019

Servicers Must Adjust Operation Policies to Meet HUD Conveyance Deadlines and Avoid Delays

In their latest Executive Conversation web series installment, HousingWire sat down with Safeguard Properties Chief Operating Officer Michael Greenbaum. The conversation focuses on steps servicers can take to meet conveyance deadlines and the expansion of the Federal Housing Agency’s (FHA) Claims Without Conveyance of Title (CWCOT) Program.

11 Jan 2019

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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