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Time-Barred Foreclosures and the Statute of Limitations

DS News published an article authored by Wright Finlay & Zak Partner Robert Finlay and Attorney Luke I. Wozniak. The article provides an analysis of recent Washington State case law that could directly impact mortgage servicers that attempt to foreclosures on borrowers who have previously experienced bankruptcy.

4 Apr 2019

Mitigating Risks Through Technology

DS News published an article highlighting an upcoming webinar presented by Safeguard Properties that will take place on April 11, 2019. The webinar, titled “Risky Business: Using Data and Analytics to Protect Properties”, will feature insights from Safeguard AVP of Business Development Tim Rath, AVP of Mobile and Analytics Jason Heckman, and Fannie Mae Director of Single-Family Real Estate John Thibaudeau.

28 Mar 2019

Looking for Solutions

The February issue of DS News featured an article offering an in-depth analysis of the current default servicing landscape by a number of key executives associated with the industry. Included are comments from Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa.

27 Feb 2019

Adapt, Evolve…and Remember the Basics

The February issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard CEO Alan Jaffa. In it, Jaffa discusses the importance for mortgage field services companies to nurture traditional customer service practices while pursuing innovative technological solutions.

20 Feb 2019

Foreclosures in the Big Apple

DS News published an article outlining a recent report from Property Shark detailing fourth quarter 2018 foreclosure activity in New York City.

4 Jan 2019

Publication Service in Foreclosure

DS News published an article authored by Codliss & Associates, P.C. Attorney Lauren Riddick. In it, Riddick explores the importance of “personal jurisdiction” in foreclosure cases.

17 Dec 2018

Judicial Foreclosure vs. Lender Behavior

DS News published an article exploring a brief authored by Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) Professor Brian D. Feinstein. In it, Feinstein explores the impact that judicial foreclosures have on borrowers, lenders, and policymakers.

29 Nov 2018

Appeals Court Addresses Foreclosures & Promissory Notes

DS News published an article discussing a recent New Jersey appeals court contested foreclosure case.

20 Jun 2018

Why the Pennsylvania Anti-Blight Bills Make Good Sense

DS News published an article discussing the passage of HB 653 and 667. Included are comments from late Safeguard Properties Founder Robert Klein from a November 2017 interview.

19 Jun 2018

National Mortgage Servicing Association Petitions FCC on TCPA Regs

DS News published an article discussing a letter from the National Mortgage Servicing Association (NMSA) to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that requests clarifications and guidance for regulations imposed by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

13 Jun 2018

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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