Please accept this as my authorization to issue a payoff statement to. Through an effective date of .A mortgage payoff letter can come in two forms. One form tells borrowers the remaining principal amount and interest they have to pay to close out the loan. In this post, I would like to discuss another method for clearing defects in title that can work just as effectively in certain circumstances. The letter is to request a payoff on my account good through (date) _______________. My Loan number is _____________________. A letter of explanation can be important in the mortgage underwriting and application process. Secured Property Tax. The FDIC may be able to assist you in obtaining a lien release if the request is for a customer of a failed bank that was placed into FDIC receivership.