Sample Letter for Request to Creditor for Temporary Reduction of Loan Payment Amount
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Designation] [Creditor's Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Request for Temporary Reduction of Loan Payment Amount Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to you as a valued customer and borrower to discuss my current financial situation and explore possibilities for a temporary reduction in my loan payment amount owed to your esteemed institution. I have been diligently paying off my loan since its inception, but unfortunately, a recent unforeseen event has had a significant impact on my financial stability. [Briefly explain the reason for your financial hardship, such as a sudden job loss, medical emergency, or income reduction]. While I understand that I am contractually obligated to make full loan payments, I am unable to meet the current payment schedule due to my current financial limitations. Hence, I am kindly requesting your support during this challenging period by reducing my loan payment amount temporarily. I am committed to fulfilling my financial obligations and maintaining a good standing with your institution. However, my present circumstances prevent me from making the agreed-upon payments without causing further financial strain. Thus, I propose a temporary reduction in my loan payment amount for a period of [mention the requested duration, keeping it reasonable]. To alleviate the burden on both parties, I propose two potential options for the temporary loan payment reduction: 1. Option one: Lowering the monthly payment amount by a specific percentage or a fixed dollar amount for the requested duration. 2. Option two: Allowing me to defer the payment completely for the requested duration, with the outstanding amount being recalculated and added to the remaining loan term. As responsible borrowing is of utmost importance to me, I assure you that once my financial situation stabilizes, I will promptly resume making the regular, agreed-upon loan payments. Additionally, I am open to discussing any alternative arrangements that you may propose to help facilitate this temporary relief. I kindly request you to consider this request for a temporary reduction of my loan payment amount. Your cooperation and understanding during this challenging time would be greatly appreciated. I have attached supporting documents [if applicable, provide any documentation that supports your financial hardship claim] to help you better understand my situation and evaluate the feasibility of my request. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if there is any additional information or documentation you require from my end to facilitate the decision-making process. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a positive resolution that benefits both parties involved. Your support in this matter will undoubtedly alleviate my current financial stress and assist me in continuing to meet my financial obligations effectively. Sincerely, [Your Name]
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Designation] [Creditor's Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Request for Temporary Reduction of Loan Payment Amount Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to you as a valued customer and borrower to discuss my current financial situation and explore possibilities for a temporary reduction in my loan payment amount owed to your esteemed institution. I have been diligently paying off my loan since its inception, but unfortunately, a recent unforeseen event has had a significant impact on my financial stability. [Briefly explain the reason for your financial hardship, such as a sudden job loss, medical emergency, or income reduction]. While I understand that I am contractually obligated to make full loan payments, I am unable to meet the current payment schedule due to my current financial limitations. Hence, I am kindly requesting your support during this challenging period by reducing my loan payment amount temporarily. I am committed to fulfilling my financial obligations and maintaining a good standing with your institution. However, my present circumstances prevent me from making the agreed-upon payments without causing further financial strain. Thus, I propose a temporary reduction in my loan payment amount for a period of [mention the requested duration, keeping it reasonable]. To alleviate the burden on both parties, I propose two potential options for the temporary loan payment reduction: 1. Option one: Lowering the monthly payment amount by a specific percentage or a fixed dollar amount for the requested duration. 2. Option two: Allowing me to defer the payment completely for the requested duration, with the outstanding amount being recalculated and added to the remaining loan term. As responsible borrowing is of utmost importance to me, I assure you that once my financial situation stabilizes, I will promptly resume making the regular, agreed-upon loan payments. Additionally, I am open to discussing any alternative arrangements that you may propose to help facilitate this temporary relief. I kindly request you to consider this request for a temporary reduction of my loan payment amount. Your cooperation and understanding during this challenging time would be greatly appreciated. I have attached supporting documents [if applicable, provide any documentation that supports your financial hardship claim] to help you better understand my situation and evaluate the feasibility of my request. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if there is any additional information or documentation you require from my end to facilitate the decision-making process. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a positive resolution that benefits both parties involved. Your support in this matter will undoubtedly alleviate my current financial stress and assist me in continuing to meet my financial obligations effectively. Sincerely, [Your Name]