The IVES system, which many criticize as being antiquated, functions by way of a fax machine...

One of the goals: to assist nonbanks so they are not declared in technical default, an event that would trigger financing covenants they have with their warehouse lenders.

Scott Olson, executive director of the Community Home Lenders Association: "This is a period of deep uncertainty for IMBs. Those that service [loans] are getting hit with huge unexpected liquidity demands regarding advances."

“This is a sea change,” said Steve Harris, president of MIAC Analytics, New York. “It’s going to get really ugly from here – and I know ugly.”

FHA forbearance is expected to swell in the weeks and months ahead...