[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Apology for Late Payment — Friendly Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my sincerest apologies for the delay in making payment for [Specify the Service or Product]. I understand that late payments can cause inconvenience and financial strain, and I take full responsibility for the delay. First and foremost, I would like to assure you that this delay was unintentional. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, there was a delay in the processing of my funds, which resulted in the payment falling behind schedule. I genuinely apologize for any inconvenience or inconvenience this may have caused you or your company. I highly value my business relationship with [Recipient's Company Name] and have always strived to maintain punctuality in making payments. However, this delay was an anomaly, and I assure you that it does not reflect my commitment towards honoring payment obligations promptly in the future. To rectify this situation, I have made the necessary arrangements to ensure the immediate payment of the outstanding amount. I have contacted my financial institution, and they have assured me that the funds will be transferred within [Specify Timeframe]. Rest assured, the payment will be delivered promptly, and this incident will not occur again. I understand the importance of maintaining a good professional relationship, especially with esteemed partners like [Recipient's Company Name]. Please accept my sincere apologies and rest assured that I have taken corrective measures to ensure timely payments moving forward. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this unfortunate situation. Your continued trust and partnership are of utmost importance to me, and I will ensure that such delays do not occur in the future. If there is anything else I can do to mitigate the consequences of this delay or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. I am more than willing to discuss any concerns you may have. Once again, please accept my deepest apologies for the late payment. I appreciate your understanding and look forward to a continued and fruitful partnership. Sincerely, [Your Name] Keywords: Michigan, sample letter, apology, late payment, friendly, sincere apologies, delay, payment, professional relationship, commitment, punctuality, financial strain.