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.The sample letter below will help you to get details on the following: Why a debt collector thinks you owe this debt. The amount of the debt and how old it is. Use this letter to help you negotiate a full and final settlement offer with a creditor. We've settled debts with most major lenders. Here are examples of the letters we have sent that have worked for our clients. Learn how to answer a summons for credit card debt and see a sample answer. Use this letter to help you negotiate a full and final settlement offer with your lender. (Make them cry when they read your letter). •.