This letter is in reference to the account number identified above and its outstanding debt. To make a debt settlement agreement, you should identify your debt owner, negotiate a settlement, and formalize the agreement in writing with all details.I am now experiencing financial hardship due reduced income. Because my income has dropped considerably I can no longer afford the terms of the original loan. Here is a template letter you send out to them. Use this letter to help you negotiate a full and final settlement offer with a creditor. Use this letter to help you negotiate a full and final settlement offer with your lender. Not sure about how to counter your creditor's debt settlement offer? Download this free Debt Settlement Offer Letter sample. This is a type of offer where you ask the lender to accept part of the amount you owe and write off the rest.