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Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Mortgage Bankers Association

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release containing the prepared remarks of Richard Cordray at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

25 Oct 2016

FHFA Enhances Requirements for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Sales of Non-Performing Loans

On March 2, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a news release announcing enhanced requirements for sales of non-performing loans by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

2 Mar 2015

FHFA Announces March 4 HARP Outreach Event in Newark

On February 19, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a news release announcing its fifth event to reach homeowners who are eligible for the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).

23 Feb 2015

Senators Ask FHFA to Revisit FHLBank Membership Requirements

On December 18, DS News published an article discussing a signed letter by senators to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt concerning stricter membership requirements for Federal Home Loan Banks.

23 Dec 2014

Massachusetts AG Urges FHFA to Make More Changes to Buyback Policy

On December 10, DS News published an article discussing a letter written by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley to FHFA Director Mel Watt featuring changes the agency could make to its Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac REO buyback policy.

 

11 Dec 2014

FHFA Announces Chief of Staff

On October 8, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the appointment of Janell Byrd-Chichester as Chief of Staff for FHFA.

9 Oct 2014

FHFA Requests Input on Private Mortgage Insurer Requirements

On July 10, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a notice titled FHFA Requests Input on Draft Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Counterparties.

11 Jul 2014

FHFA Announces New HARP Outreach Efforts

On June 25, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released an update titled FHFA Announces New HARP Outreach Efforts.

26 Jun 2014

FHFA’s Watt Seen as Enigma in Fannie-Freddie Market

On January 6, Bloomberg Businessweek published an article titled Watt at FHFA Seen as Enigma in Fannie-Freddie Market: Mortgages.

6 Jan 2014

New FHFA Director Watt Will Delay GSE Fee Increases

On December 23, National Mortgage News published an article titled New FHFA Director Will Delay GSE Loan Fee Increases.

24 Dec 2013

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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