For struggling homeowners who are behind on their mortgage, or are having trouble making mortgage payments, there is a program that can prevent foreclosure and make a fresh start: Loan Modification. A Loan Modification is a permanent change in one or more of the terms of a mortgagor's loan, which allows the loan to be reinstated, and results in a payment the mortgagor can afford. Simply put, if you’re a homeowner who has experienced a financial hardship Loan Modification is a way of resetting the clock on your mortgage to you catch up.