This is a template letter to your creditors requesting that they forgive your debt and write it off for compassionate reasons. Write a letter detailing your financial hardship.Explain why you can no longer afford to pay off the principal balance. Include your case number, the date of the payoff and your email address in your request. We will email the payoff statement to you upon receiving your request. If you're worried about how to get out of debt, here are some things to know — and how to find legitimate help. Our guide will teach you how to write a letter of explanation, plus offers a free template to help you write one of your own. Please complete Section 1: Borrower Identification, sign and date the application form. Each forgiveness form has unique instructions for documentation that must be submitted with your loan forgiveness application. If you miss your RMD payment, you'll incur a penalty and need to write a letter to the IRS.