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Fannie Mae: SVC-2021-01: Servicing Guide Updates

Fannie Mae updated its Servicing Guide to incorporate LL-2020-13 (extends automatic reclassification triggers from four to 24 months for most delinquent MBS mortgage loans), and eliminate the requirement for reporting a delinquency status code for a disaster payment deferral if the mortgage loan is brought current. Updated policies on remote online notarizations for the purpose of servicing or modifying a mortgage loan also have been included.

20 Jan 2021

CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger Resigns

HousingWire published an article outlining the resignation of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger.

20 Jan 2021

Biden Issues Executive Order on Foreclosures

DS News published an article discussing an executive order issued by President Joe Biden calling for the extension of foreclosure and eviction bans through at least the end of March 2021.

20 Jan 2021

FHFA: Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratorium Extended

The FHFA announced an extension of the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and REO evictions until February 28, 2021.

19 Jan 2021

Grand Island Officials Consider Creating ‘Land Bank’

The Grand Island Independent issued a report outlining the current consideration of Grand Island, Neb., to create its own land bank.

19 Jan 2021

Biden Nominates Rohit Chopra to Head CFPB

HousingWire published an article highlighting the nomination of Rohit Chopra by President-elect Joe Biden as the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

18 Jan 2021

FEMA Declared Disaster Colorado Wildfires

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Colorado affected by wildfires that took place September 6 to November 5, 2020.

15 Jan 2021

HUD Face-to-Face: Is it a Condition Precedent?

DS News published an article authored by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Partner Charles P. Gufford. In it, Gufford reviews two recent Florida Fourth District Court of Appeals cases related to the HUD Face-to-Face Provision.

15 Jan 2021

OCC: Blake Paulson to Become Acting Comptroller of the Currency

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian P. Brooks has announced that he will step down on January 14. In accordance with the United States Code, Chief Operating Officer Blake Paulson will assume the role immediately.

14 Jan 2021

Remnants of Hurricane Sally Head Offshore Into Atlantic

FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alabama affected by Hurricane Sally from September 14 to October 9, 2020.

13 Jan 2021

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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