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VA Circular 26-15-16 Change 1 Auction Service for the Termination of VA Loans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a revised version of Circular 26-15-16. The circular extends the rescission date of the basic circular to reflect that the VA continues to authorize mortgage servicers and holders to employ an auction service in lieu of completing a traditional foreclosure sale, where feasible.

14 Jul 2016

CFPB Provides Guidance About Private Mortgage Insurance Cancellation and Termination

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release regarding the Homeowners Protection Act and the cancellation and termination of private mortgage insurance by mortgage servicers.

4 Aug 2015

Oversight of Mortgage Servicers Increased in Hawaii

On June 4, National Mortgage News (The Honolulu Star-Advertiser) released an article discussing Senate Bill 1093, newly enacted by Governor David Ige.

12 Jun 2015

White Paper Released on CFPB Mortgage Servicer Complaints

DS News recently published an article titled Numbers Don’t Lie: Complaints to the CFPB May Not Be What They Seem.

2 Jun 2015

HOPE NOW Planning Loss Mitigation Outreach Events Nationwide in 2015

On April 1, DS News published an article discussing the announcement made by HOPE NOW to host several nationwide outreach events offering loss mitigation options to homeowners facing foreclosure.

3 Apr 2015

Tough Choices for Servicers After Tenant Foreclosure Law Expires

On February 5, National Mortgage News published an article discussing potential issues facing mortgage servicers after the expiration of the federal Protecting of Tenants at Foreclosure Act at the end of 2014.

10 Feb 2015

CFPB Issues Supervisory Compliance Bulletin

On January 27, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release titled CFPB Issues Supervisory Compliance Bulletin.

29 Jan 2015

Freddie Mac Single-Family Update

On August 26, Freddie Mac issued a Single-Family Update pertaining to the new White House SCRA Initiative.

26 Aug 2014

Freddie Mac Requires Servicer Action Due to Termination of DRLS Law Firms

On August 12, Freddie Mac released a notice titled Servicers Required to Take Action Based on Termination of DRLS Law Firms.

12 Aug 2014

Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Relief to Disaster Impacted Borrowers in Washington

On April 9, Freddie Mac issued an announcement titled Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Relief to Washington Borrowers Affected by Disasters.

10 Apr 2014

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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