System, as more particularly described in the MERS Procedures Manual. "Mortgage" shall mean a lien, mortgage or deed of trust securing a Mortgage Note.Any unilateral or bilateral contract modifying the underlying Note and Deed of Trust was subject to the requirements of the statute of frauds. Agree to extend, modify, forbear or make any accommodations with regard to the terms of this. Security Instrument or the Note without the co-signer's consent. This article discusses the typical modifications of a note and reviews the use of a note modification agreement and the modification of note forms. The general rule in North Carolina is that a deed of trust is invalid if it does not properly identify the secured obligation. Thank you for your interest in the Home Modification Loan Program. HMLP is a loan program for homeowners to modify or adapt their homes for a. You intend to secure the loan with a deed of trust encumbering real property.