Compose Comment Settlement For Free

Writing the Settlement Offer Letter Include your personal contact information, full name, mailing address, and account number. Specify the amount that you can pay, as well as what you expect from the creditor in return. A good starting point for negotiation could be offering around 30% of the amount that you owe.

The following terms and conditions should be included in a settlement. Original creditor and collection agent's company name. Date the letter was written. Your name. Your account number. Outstanding balance owed on the account (optional) Amount agreed to as settlement.

Typically, a creditor will agree to accept 40% to 50% of the debt you owe, although it could be as much as 80%, depending on whether you're dealing with a debt collector or the original creditor. In either case, your first lump-sum offer should be well below the 40% to 50% range to provide some room for negotiation.

While there is no hard and fast rule for debt settlements, they're typically settled based on a percentage of the overall amount you owe. For example, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) reports that the typical credit card settlement percentage is worth about 40%-50% of your total debts.

Offer a Lump-Sum Settlement Some want 75%80% of what you owe. Others will take 50%, while others might settle for one-third or less. Proposing a lump-sum settlement is generally the best optionand the one most collectors will readily agree toif you can afford it.

Generally speaking, having a debt listed as paid in full on your credit reports sends a more positive signal to lenders than having one or more debts listed as settled. Payment history accounts for 35% of your FICO credit score, so the fewer negative marks you havesuch as late payments or settled debtsthe better.

I appreciate that your company is willing to work with me in settling the debts I owe. This letter is to confirm my acceptance of the verbal offer. The amount that your representative and I have mutually agreed upon to settle the debt in full is $ .