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Debt Collectors & Debt Buyers Settlement & Payment
Generate this letterLump-Sum Settlement Offer with No-Admission Clause & Full Release Demand
When to use it
Send when proposing to settle a disputed collection account for a compromised lump-sum amount.
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[CLIENT FULL NAME]
[CLIENT ADDRESS LINE1]
[CLIENT CITY], [CLIENT STATE] [CLIENT ZIP]
Phone: [CLIENT PHONE]
Email: [CLIENT EMAIL]
Date: [TODAY]
[RECIPIENT NAME]
[RECIPIENT ADDRESS BLOCK]
RE: CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT OFFER AND ACCORD & SATISFACTION PROPOSAL
Account Number: [ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED]
Original Creditor: [ACCOUNT ORIGINAL CREDITOR]
Claimed Balance: [ACCOUNT BALANCE]
Dear [RECIPIENT NAME],
Without admitting any legal liability or validating the balance claimed, I am writing to propose a compromised lump-sum settlement of the above-referenced account.
I am willing to offer the lump-sum payment of $[SETTLEMENT AMOUNT] (representing [SETTLEMENT PERCENT]% of the claimed balance of [ACCOUNT BALANCE]) as FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT of this account, subject to the following explicit terms:
1. Written Settlement Agreement: Prior to remitting any funds, your agency must provide an executed written settlement agreement signed by an authorized corporate representative.
2. Compromise without Admission: Payment shall be accepted as compromised settlement in full accord and satisfaction without any admission of liability.
3. Full Debt Release: Upon receipt of $[SETTLEMENT AMOUNT], the debt shall be deemed PAID IN FULL, and your agency, creditor, and assignees shall permanently release all remaining balances and waive any right to pursue deficiency balances.
4. Credit Bureau Reporting: Your agency agrees to immediately report the account as "Paid in Full - Settled for Less Than Full Balance" (or completely delete the trade line) to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion within 30 days of receiving payment.
5. 1099-C Notice: If applicable, any tax reporting disclosures must be clearly noted in advance.
This offer is valid until [SETTLEMENT DEADLINE]. If accepted, please send your signed written settlement agreement to my mailing address above. No payment will be issued without a countersigned agreement.
Sincerely,
[CLIENT FULL NAME]
Sent via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: [LETTER CERTIFIED NUMBER]
Legal basis
Common Law Contract / Settlement Accord15 U.S.C. ยง 1692fBefore you send
- Consumer has funds available for a lump-sum payment.
Know this first
- Do not admit owing the debt or promise to make any payment, as doing so may restart or reset the statute of limitations in some state jurisdictions.
- NEVER send payment without a signed written settlement agreement. Always specify that payment is made without admitting liability and constitutes full accord and satisfaction.
Follow up
Allow about 15 days for a response.