If you have a mortgage loan with a balloon payment, you may be forced to refinance the loan if you can't pay the balloon payment. A balloon payment is a lump sum payment that is due at the end of the loan term. This type of payment can be difficult to make, especially if your financial situation has changed since you originally took out the loan. If you're worried about being able to make your balloon payment, you can talk to your loan servicer about your options. They may be able to work with you to extend the loan term or help you refinance the loan.