The Bank of America program employs principal reduction as the first step toward reaching HAMP's
affordable payment target of 31 percent of household income when modifying certain NHRP - eligible mortgages — ahead of lowering the interest rate and extending the term.
Specifically, the government - run Home
Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)
targets homeowners who have made their mortgage
payments on time, but who have a high LTV due to declining home prices or some other factor.