Archives For: GSEs

Thompson says FHFA is Preparing GSEs for End of Conservatorship

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is preparing the government-sponsored enterprises for life after conservatorship, acting director Sandra Thompson said Thursday.

1 Apr 2022

MHA HAMP Reporting Update September 2015 HAMP Reporting Tool Release Notes

On June 25, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled September 2015 HAMP Reporting Tool Release Notes.

1 Jul 2015

Obama Stresses Nation’s Economic Growth in State of the Union Address

On January 21, DS News released an article titled Economist Breaks Down Why Obama Omitted Housing Policy From State of the Union Address.

22 Jan 2015

Freddie Mac 2014 UCDP Notification and UAD Update

On February 11, Freddie Mac released an update titled February 2014 UCDP Notification and UAD Update.

13 Feb 2014

Eminent Domain Threat Tops MBS Agenda

On January 16, National Mortgage News published an article titled Fear of Eminent Domain Threat Tops Agenda of MBS Executives.

17 Jan 2014

Freddie Mac UMSD Status Update

On December 11, Freddie Mac released a status update to Uniform Mortgage Servicing Dataset.

12 Dec 2013

FHFA Statement on Housing Reform, Fundamentals of Credit Risk Transfers

On December 10, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released a statement by Deputy Director of the Division of Conservatorship, Wanda DeLeo, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs titled Housing Finance Reform: Fundamentals of Transferring Credit Risk in a Future Housing Finance System.

11 Dec 2013

FHFA Announces Increase in Guarantee Fees

On December 9, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released an update titled FHFA Takes Further Steps to Advance Conservatorship Strategic Plan by Announcing an Increase in Guarantee Fees.

10 Dec 2013

FHFA To Review Force-Placed Insurance

On October 21, Mortgage Servicing News published an article titled FHFA Watchdog Opens Force-Placed Insurance Review.

22 Oct 2013

GSEs Update Servicing Policies

On October 11, Mortgage Daily published an article titled GSEs Update Servicing Policies.

14 Oct 2013

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