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USDA: Extension of a COVID-19 Foreclosure Related Eviction Moratorium

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an extension of its moratorium on evictions through September 30, 2021, for Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program borrowers. The foreclosure moratorium remains unchanged and will expire on July 31, 2021.

30 Jul 2021

USDA: New COVID-19 Special Relief Measures and Servicing Guidance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provided advance notice of technical Handbook 1-3555 updates. Included are new COVID-19 Special Relief Alternatives and clarification on existing policies.

23 Jul 2021

USDA: Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Extended

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its foreclosure and eviction moratorium has been extended through July 31, 2021.

25 Jun 2021

USDA: Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Extended

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its foreclosure and eviction moratorium has been extended through June 30, 2021.

16 Feb 2021

USDA: Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Extended

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its foreclosure and eviction moratorium has been extended until March 31, 2021.

20 Jan 2021

USDA: Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Extension

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its foreclosure and eviction moratorium has been extended until February 28, 2021.

21 Dec 2020

USDA: Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19

The USDA updated a previous announcement regarding immediate measures it is taking to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The announcement now highlights guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordering a halt in tenant residential evictions.

9 Sep 2020

USDA: Servicing Relief for Borrowers Impacted by Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a release announcing relief measures for holders and/or loan servicers of USDA Sigle Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program mortgages and providing guidance on assisting borrowers affected by a Presidentially Declared Disaster area during the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 Sep 2020

USDA: Elizabeth Green Named Acting Administrator of Rural Housing Service

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand has named Elizabeth Green as acting administrator of Rural Housing Service. Previously, Green served as USDA Rural Development’s state director for Virginia. During her tenure, she led a team of 61 to invest in rural communities across the state.

28 Jul 2020

USDA: Handbook Updates: Loss Claim and Loss Mitigation

The USDA published new 3555 Handbook chapters in response to a final rule (effective April 24) that will streamline the loss claim process for lenders who have acquired title to property through voluntary liquidation or foreclosure and better align loss mitigation policies with the mortgage industry.

27 Jan 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