Counsel's Corner is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with default servicing attorneys around the country about the most pressing issues facing the default servicing industry. This installment features Linda Erkkila, General Counsel with Safeguard Properties.
Read More »Safeguard Properties Named to Elite List of Technology Innovators
Safeguard's major innovations recently include the industry's first Mobile Inspections Quality Control suite, designed to reduce risks, expedite results that are reported from the field, and improve the quality of information provided to Safeguard's clients.
Read More »Safeguard Properties Promotes Greenbaum to Chief Operating Officer
Greenbaum, who has been with Safeguard since 2010, has previously served as the company's VP of operations. In his new position as COO, he will continue to support Safeguard's clients and oversee the company's extensive vendor network
Read More »Safeguard Launches Resource Center to Assist Servicers With Fast Track Legislation
Cleveland, Ohio-based mortgage field services firm Safeguard Properties has launched a Fast Track Legislation Resource Center in order to consolidate various legislation and provide a resource for industry professionals to keep up with the latest fast track legislation, according to an announcement from Safeguard.
Read More »Industry Leaders Take On Housing Challenges at National Property Preservation Conference
Hosted by Safeguard Properties in Washington, D.C., this year's conference featured a host of policy experts offering insights on what's happening inside the beltway,
Read More »Safeguard Properties Announces Two IT Promotions
Ohio-based Safeguard Properties, the nation's largest mortgage field services provider, has announced the promotion of two employees in its IT department. Amitha Rao has been promoted to VP for client systems and data analytics and Rick Moran has been promoted to the position of assistant VP of application architecture at Safeguard.
Read More »Safeguard Capital Group Enters Private Equity Arena
Safeguard Properties announced the formation of Safeguard Capital Group, a middle-market private equity fund focused on diversifying and expanding Safeguard Properties’ business model. With equity capital in excess of $100 million, Safeguard Capital leverages the strength and expertise of Safeguard Properties.
Read More »NFHA Files Another Complaint Alleging Housing Discrimination
In a long line of lawsuits and complaints against corporations alleging discrimination, the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) announced a complaint against Safeguard Properties, the largest mortgage field services company in the country. The organization alleges REO properties were not as well maintained and marketed in African-American, Latino, and other non-white communities compared to properties in white neighborhoods.
Read More »Safeguard Files Motion to Dismiss Illinois AG Suit
Safeguard Properties LLC filed on Tuesday a motion to dismiss a complaint brought against the company by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who has charged Safeguard with illegally evicting homeowners before their foreclosures were finalized.
Read More »Safeguard Announces Promotions, Hires New Attorney
Safeguard Properties, a large mortgage field services company based in Valley View, Ohio, announced four promotions and one new hire.
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