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Goodwill & Negotiation Hardship Assistance

Financial Hardship & Temporary Forbearance Request

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When to use it

Use BEFORE falling behind on payments when facing unexpected financial strain to negotiate a temporary payment plan or forbearance.

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Bracketed fields are filled in from your account when you generate it.

[CLIENT FULL NAME] [CLIENT ADDRESS LINE1] [CLIENT CITY], [CLIENT STATE] [CLIENT ZIP] DOB: [CLIENT DOB] | SSN (Last 4): [CLIENT SSN LAST4] Date: [TODAY] [RECIPIENT NAME] [RECIPIENT ADDRESS BLOCK] RE: REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY HARDSHIP FORBEARANCE / PAYMENT ASSISTANCE - Account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED] Dear Loss Mitigation / Customer Assistance Department, I am writing to proactively request temporary financial hardship assistance or forbearance on my account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED] with [ACCOUNT CREDITOR NAME]. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP: Due to [HARDSHIP REASON] occurring during [HARDSHIP DATES], my household monthly income has experienced a severe temporary reduction. I am taking immediate proactive steps to manage my obligations responsibly and avoid default. PROPOSED TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENT: I am requesting a temporary 3 to 6 month forbearance plan, fee waiver, or interest rate reduction that would allow me to make reduced monthly payments of [ACCOUNT CORRECT INFORMATION] while I stabilize my finances. Crucially, I request that [ACCOUNT CREDITOR NAME] agree to report the account as "Current" or "In Forbearance" under special comment codes during this assistance period so that my credit standing is preserved. I appreciate your willingness to work with dedicated customers facing temporary hardship. Sincerely, [CLIENT FULL NAME] Sent via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: [LETTER CERTIFIED NUMBER]

Legal basis

Creditor Loss Mitigation PoliciesInteragency Guidance on Credit Risk Modification

Enclose

  • Proof of financial hardship (income statement, medical bill, or layoff notice)

Before you send

  • Account is currently open and not yet charged off
Know this first
  • Be clear about what reduced monthly payment you can realistically afford.

Follow up

Allow about 15 days for a response.