You may qualify for a mortgage loan modification using Obama’s federal plan. Lenders are accepting applications for this aggressive loan workout program, but before you contact your lender, make sure you understand how to improve your chances of qualifying. $75 billion dollars has been allocated to fund this program called HAMP-Home Affordable Modification Plan. Approximately 5 million homeowners are expected to apply. Here is some important information that may help you qualify to lower your monthly payment. The federal mortgage loan modification plan, HAMP, is a standardized program that offers the same terms to every qualified homeowners. There is no negotiating-either you meet the approval requirements or you don’t. The secret to approval is to have a general understanding of how to prepare your application so that it has the best chance of meeting those guidelines.