If you are struggling with debt and debt collectors, Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can help. As soon as you use the 11-word phrase “please cease and desist all calls and contact with me immediately” to stop the harassment, call us for a free consultation about what you can do to resolve your debt problems for good.
Don't give a collector any personal financial information, make a "good faith" payment, make promises to pay, or admit the debt is valid. You don't want to make it easier for the collector to get access to your money, or do anything that might revive the statute of limitations.
Make it clear to the creditor that you intend to pay the debt. Explain that you are unable to pay the debt due to (detail your hardship). or, if you are lucky, might accept it. Get your terms in writing before you send any payments.
I enclose a copy of my budget which gives details of my present financial circumstances. As you can see, my outgoings are more than my income and I am experiencing extreme financial hardship. I would be very grateful if you would consider writing off the outstanding debt owing.
I respectfully request that you forgive my alleged debt, as my condition precludes any employment, and my current and future income does not support any debt repayment. Please respond to my request in writing to the address below at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance for your understanding of my situation.
I am calling you regarding your payment of [amount] for invoice [invoice number], which seems to be [number of days] past due. Can you help me understand why the invoice has not been paid?
A demand letter is a letter that explains why a person or company owes you money and formally requests that they pay it to you. A demand letter may also be referred to as a debt collection letter.
Try saying something like, “I have to pay my property taxes next month, and I'm really depending on you repaying me to make that payment.” You can even say something like, “My budget has been stretched pretty thin because of the loan I gave you, and repaying it would help me get back on track financially.”
In place of my regular monthly payment of $__________due on the__________________________. I am requesting that you accept payments of $______________paid on the__________. I assure you that I will add no further debt until my financial situation improves. I will begin making normal payments again as soon as possible.
Start by offering cents on every dollar you owe, say around 20 to 25 cents, then 50 cents on every dollar, then 75. The debt collector may still demand to collect the full amount that you owe, but in some cases they may also be willing to take a slightly lower amount that you propose.
It is possible to negotiate directly with creditors and settle your debt for less than you owe, but you may want the help of a professional. A quick counseling session from a certified credit counselor can help you discover your options and choose the right path forward.
To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter to explain my unfortunate set of circumstances that have caused us to become delinquent on our mortgage. We have done everything in our power to make ends meet but unfortunately we have fallen short and would like you to consider working with us to modify our loan.
What Is a Hardship Letter? A hardship letter explains to a lender the circumstances that have made you unable to keep up with your debt payments. It provides specific details such as the date the hardship began, the cause and how long you expect it to continue.
A debt forgiveness letter informs a debtor that they no longer have to repay the creditor for money owed or other liabilities.
If you have unpaid debts, it may be tempting to screen or ignore your calls to avoid talking to a debt collector. But there are some very good reasons to answer the phone when a debt collector calls: Ignoring debt collection calls may make things easier for a while, but it won't make the problem disappear.
You can ask the creditor — either the original creditor or a debt collector — for what's called a “goodwill deletion.” Write the collector a letter explaining your circumstances and why you would like the debt removed, such as if you're about to apply for a mortgage.