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VA: Circular 26-21-05: Extended COVID-19 Foreclosure and Eviction Relief

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced extended foreclosure and eviction relief on properties secured by VA-guaranteed loans, including those previously secured by VA-guaranteed loans but currently in VA’s Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio.

16 Feb 2021

VA: Circular 26-21-02: Extended COVID-19 Foreclosure and Eviction Relief

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced extended foreclosure and eviction relief on properties secured by VA-guaranteed loans, including those previously secured by VA-guaranteed loans but currently in VA’s Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio.

29 Jan 2021

DS News Highlights Upcoming Safeguard Moratorium Webinar

DS News published an article outlining an upcoming industry webinar hosted by Safeguard Properties. As the first in a series slated for 2021, it will examine current eviction moratoriums and discuss preservation-related actions servicers can and cannot take while they remain active.

29 Jan 2021

Fannie Mae: 2020 Year in Review

Fannie Mae issued a release reviewing all Servicing Guide updates, all Selling Guide updates and Lender Letters from last year.

6 Jan 2021

VA: Circular 26-20-40: Extended Foreclosure and Eviction Relief

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced extended foreclosure and eviction relief on properties secured by VA-guaranteed loans, including those previously secured by VA-guaranteed loans but currently in VA’s Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio.

28 Dec 2020

Fannie Mae: December AAA Matrix Updates

Fannie Mae announced that all AAA matrices have been updated as of December 16, 2020.

16 Dec 2020

Sliding Scale

The latest Five Star Institute Property Preservation Executive Forum newsletter featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties COO Michael Greenbaum. In it, Greenbaum discusses how mortgage field services companies can prepare for and adapt to industry fluctuations through continued education and healthy relationships with mortgage servicers.

30 Oct 2020

Fannie Mae: Texas AAA Matrix Update

Fannie Mae announced that Investor Pre-Approval is no longer required for services rendered on or after Oct. 1, 2020, for claims associated with a home equity judicial foreclosure in Texas.

30 Sep 2020

VA: Circular 26-20-25: Impact of CARES Act Forbearance on VA Purchase and Refinance Transactions

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular clarifying that periods of forbearance under the CARES Act cannot count toward loan seasoning requirements for both Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans (IRRRLs) and cash-out refinancing loans made to refinance a VA-guaranteed loan.

15 Sep 2020

VA: Circular 26-20-33: Deferment as a COVID-19 Loss Mitigation Option for CARES Act Forbearance Cases

The VA issued a circular composed to clarify whether, due to the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), servicers may offer deferment as a COVID-19 loss mitigation option.

14 Sep 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