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Joe Iafigliola Talks Disaster Response for Mortgage Servicers

The July cover story of DS News discussed best disaster-planning practices for homeowners and the mortgage servicing industry. Featured are comments from Safeguard Properties CFO Joe Iafigliola.

6 Jul 2021

HUD: More Measures to Help Homeowners Struggling Due to COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) extended its foreclosure and eviction moratoria for all FHA-insured single family mortgages (except vacant or abandoned properties) through July 31, 2021.

25 Jun 2021

FHA: Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Extension

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that it is extending its foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family FHA-insured mortgages for an additional two months, through February 28, 2021.

21 Dec 2020

Freddie Mac: Disaster Relief Options for Homeowners as Hurricane Delta Nears

Freddie Mac issued a release reminding mortgage servicers of its disaster relief policies for homeowners as Hurricane Delta approaches.

8 Oct 2020

HUD: Disaster Assistance for Victims of Oregon Wildfires

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced federal disaster assistance for the State of Oregon to provide support to homeowners and low-income renters displaced from their homes in areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds.

17 Sep 2020

USDA: Servicing Relief for Borrowers Impacted by Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a release announcing relief measures for holders and/or loan servicers of USDA Sigle Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program mortgages and providing guidance on assisting borrowers affected by a Presidentially Declared Disaster area during the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 Sep 2020

HUD: Mortgagee Letter 2020-27: Extension of Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium

The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced an extension to a foreclosure and eviction moratorium for borrowers with FHA-insured single-family mortgages covered under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for an additional period through December 31, 2020.

27 Aug 2020

Fannie Mae Lender Letter LL-2020-11: Disaster Payment Deferral

Fannie Mae announced that LL-2020-11 has been revised to clarify the intent of certain requirements in response to servicer inquiries. Additionally, an update has been made on the authority to offer an initial forbearance plan of up to three months without achieving quality right party contact in certain circumstances in connection with a disaster event.

27 Aug 2020

HUD: California Wildfire Disaster Assistance Announced

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will deliver federal disaster assistance to the State of California and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes in areas affected by wildfires.

25 Aug 2020

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Hits Puerto Rico

FEMA issued a briefing outlining earthquake activity in Puerto Rico that has generated at least 42 aftershocks since initially occurring.

29 Jun 2020

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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