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Foreclosures May Be Subject to ‘Drastic Changes’ Next Year

The latest episode of DS5’s Inside the Industry featured Safeguard Properties Director of Client Account Management Elizabeth Squires, who discussed the impact of COVID-19 on property preservation and foreclosure volumes.

11 Dec 2020

HUD: FHA INFO #20-86: FHA Catalyst: Claims Module – Expanded Functionality

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced expanded capabilities within FHA Catalyst, providing mortgagees with new claim functionality through the platform.

19 Nov 2020

FHA’s Response to a National Health Crisis

DS News published an article outlining the NPPC 2020 keynote address of HUD Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner Dror Oppenheimer.

10 Nov 2020

Fannie Mae: SVC-2020-05: Servicing Guide Updates

Fannie Mae issued a release announcing updates to its Valuation Management System Valuation Order template, Evaluation Notices and payment deferral agreement.

14 Oct 2020

California Law to Prevent Bulk Foreclosed Property Sales

California Governor signed SB 1079 (Residential property: foreclosure) into law. Taking effect on January 1, 2021, the law will prohibit bulk sales of foreclosed properties (one to four units).

28 Sep 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

Fannie Mae: SVC-2020-04: Servicing Guide Updates

Fannie Mae issued an update that revises the allowable foreclosure attorney fees for Hawaii, incorporates disaster payment deferral policy and references to payment deferral, updates the authority to offer an initial forbearance plan of up to three months without achieving quality right party contact in connection with a disaster event, and removes outdated references to master agreements.

9 Sep 2020

Fannie Mae: Suspension of Foreclosures and Evictions on Single-Family Mortgages Through Year-End

Fannie Mae announced an extension of a temporary moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until December 31, 2020.

27 Aug 2020

Freddie Mac: Single-Family Foreclosure Sales and Eviction Moratorium Extension

Freddie Mac extended its nationwide suspension of single-family foreclosures and evictions on mortgages and real estate owned or guaranteed by the company through December 31, 2020.

27 Aug 2020

FHFA: Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratorium Extension

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will extend moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned (REO) evictions until at least December 31, 2020.

27 Aug 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