This article provides a template for a debt settlement proposal letter and explains what a debt settlement letter should contain. Your debt settlement proposal letter must be formal and clearly state your intentions and what you expect from your creditors.I am now experiencing financial hardship due reduced income. A debt settlement agreement is a contract signed between a creditor and a debtor to re-negotiate or compromise on an outstanding debt. We've settled debts with most major lenders. Here are examples of the letters we have sent that have worked for our clients. Make sure the letter clearly states that your payment will satisfy your obligation. Although your monthly payments will be reduced, you usually need to make an immediate lump sum payment to complete the settlement. Your creditor agrees to compromise the debt (meaning: you pay less!), and you agree to pay this new amount upfront or in the form of a payment plan. After agreeing to the balance owed, the terms of the payment plan should be written in a simple agreement.