This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Tip for Drafting an Effective Settlement Letter Be concise. Your letter might be 20-30 pages long if your claim is complex. Be organized. Reread your letter to make sure you haven't said anything that the opposing party can twist around to use against you. Be polite and professional.
In some instances of serious financial hardship, your lender or credit card provider may be willing to settle your outstanding balance for less than what you owe — provided you can offer them a large lump-sum payment.
As you can see from the above, settlement is the electronic transfer of funds to a destination account. This is why it's often seen as the “final” stage in a transaction. It's the moment when the acquirer credits the merchant's business bank account with the funds from its sales.
This is a type of offer where you ask the lender to accept part of the amount you owe and write off the rest. You can find information about how to use this letter in our fact sheet Mortgage shortfalls.
The debt settlement company calls the borrower's creditor and negotiates a lump-sum debt payment of $20,000 to satisfy the previously required monthly debt payments of $10,000. The creditor, having written off the borrower due to non-payments for three months, accepts the lump-sum payment of $20,000.
Unfortunately, my circumstances are unlikely to improve in the foreseeable future and I have no assets to sell to help clear my debt. I am therefore asking you to consider writing off my debt as I can see no way of ever repaying it. If you are unable to agree to this, please explain your reasons.
Treat the following as a set of general guidelines: Gather complete information before you start writing. Describe your injuries and medical treatment. List your medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages. Make a settlement demand. Include a deadline for legal action if you want to, but don't bluff.