Sample Letter for Request to Creditor for Temporary Reduction of Loan Payment Amount
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Due to an unexpected emergency that has occurred, I will be unable to make this payment by the date I am requesting an extension of time to make this payment. If you review my file, I believe you will find that my payments have generally been made in a timely fashion.
Write a debt settlement letter to your creditor. Explain your current situation and how much you can pay. Also, provide them with a clear description of what you expect in return, such as removal of missed payments or the account shown as paid in full on your report.
Definition: Deferred payment is an agreement between the lender and borrower allowing the borrower to take possession of goods immediately and start making payments in the future.
Deferred payments do not negatively affect your credit history. Passed in response to the ongoing pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act made it possible for those who have been impacted to receive certain payment accommodations, such as account forbearance or deferment.
Financial hardship typically refers to a situation in which a person cannot keep up with debt payments and bills or if the amount you need to pay each month is more than the amount you earn, due to a circumstance beyond your control.
I am writing to request a one-time deferment of my loan for the next {amount of time} due to severe hardship. For the last {amount of time}, I have paid {amount} of my loan every {interval}. I have always made an effort to pay my installments on time and in full.
Keep it professional. Your payment notice letter should be short and to the point. Make sure you mention if they have made the required payment to disregard this notice. State specifically what the consequences will be if they do not pay in full by the due date.
Keep it original. Be honest. Keep it concise. Don't cast blame or shirk responsibility. Don't use jargon or fancy words. Keep your objectives in mind. Provide the creditor an action plan. Talk to a Financial Couch.
A clear subject line detailing what the email is about. An opening line that's warm. State the purpose of the email in a non-harassing tone (include amount owed, invoice number, and due date) Inquire about the progress of the invoice. Include a copy or link to the invoice for prompt payment.
