Amend Debt Payment Letter
Your financial situation has worsened leaving you no choice but to reduce the amount you can offer your creditors each month.
When circumstances such as a loss of job, divorce, separation even the death of a loved one cause us financial hardships, it's in our best interest to let our creditors know right away. Use the sample letter below to write your own personal letter informing your creditors of your financial situation and for making a payment offer that you can afford.
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Free Sample Letter for
Amending Previous Payment Agreements with Creditors
Today's Date
Your Name
Home Address
Phone Number
Attention: {name of collector}
Name of Debt Collection
Agency Address
Account Number: {place account or reference number here}
Dear Mr. /Ms. {Creditor}
This letter is to inform you that my financial situation has worsened since our previous payment agreement. Given my significantly reduced income, I have no choice but to request an amendment to our original payment agreement dated {insert date}.
Based on my current income and the number of other creditors I owe money too I promise to pay
$ _________ each month, ( week, every two weeks etc.) until my account is paid in full.
If my financial situation improves and I am able to increase my payment, I will contact you immediately. Please send written confirmation of your acceptance or rejection of this offer to my address outlined above.
As a show of good faith I have enclosed payment in the amount of the lower payment. I thank you for your understanding in this matter and look forward to your favorable consideration. If you have any questions concerning this matter I can be reached at (insert phone number and area code).
Sincerely
Sign above printed name
Your Printed Name
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