The Making Home Affordable Program (MHA) ® is designed to help homeowners avoid foreclosure, stabilize the country's housing market, and improve the nation's economy. Depending on the situation, homeowners can lower their monthly mortgage payments; If homeownership is no longer affordable or desirable, there is a program that can provide a way out, avoiding foreclosure; There are also options for unemployed homeowners and homeowners who owe more than their homes are worth.