But will the central bank act decisively? “Powell’s remarks were encouraging,” one veteran industry lobbyist noted.

Specifically, Ginnie is permitting a note structure, which allows for the securitization of servicing cash flows through a trust.

FHFA's stance has mortgage bankers perplexed, to say the least...

MBA said its survey covers 22.4 million loans serviced…

The six-month tally would be at least $45 billion. The calculations from the research firm take into account prepayment cash flows buffering principal and interest advance requirements.

At March 31, Mr. Cooper serviced $629 billion worth of home mortgages, including $129 billion of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac product and $108 billion of Ginnie Mae loans. However, roughly half its portfolio, $317 billion, is represented by subservicing contracts.

Apparently, it’s not Ginnie Mae MBS payments that are keeping the 15 up at night, but remittances on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac single and multifamily securities. Private-label products also pose a concern.

Ocwen said it was in compliance with all financial covenants as of March 31. Meanwhile, after years of layoffs, the servicer is now hiring.

“Delinquencies are coming,” said one investment banker. “We just don’t know what the number is.”

FHFA Director Mark Calabria: “The lenders I’m talking to have said that 75% to 80% of their calls are from people who are not yet facing hardship. They just want to know what their options are.”