This article provides a template for a debt settlement proposal letter and explains what a debt settlement letter should contain. A debt settlement letter is all you need to negotiate debts with your creditors.It asks you to pay a certain settlement amount to the collection agency. Below, we've created an example of a debt settlement proposal letter that you can use as a guide. Your letter can be sent via your preferred contact method. Make it clear to the creditor that you intend to pay the debt. •. Explain that you are unable to pay the debt due to (detail your hardship). It only takes 15 minutes to fill out the form, which will include your responses to each allegation from the Complaint and affirmative defenses. To dispute a debt, you must write a letter to the debt-collection agency within 30 days of their initial contact with you. Use this letter to help you negotiate a full and final settlement offer with a creditor.