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Generate this letterGoodwill Adjustment Request - Late Payment Due to Military Deployment
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Use when requesting goodwill late payment removal due to active duty military deployment or PCS relocation disruption.
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[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: GOODWILL LATE PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT REQUEST - MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER - Account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED]
Dear Military Services / Executive Relations Department,
I am writing as an active duty service member in the [MILITARY BRANCH] regarding my account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED] with [ACCOUNT CREDITOR NAME].
I am requesting a goodwill credit bureau adjustment to remove late payment marks recorded on [ACCOUNT LATE DATES].
MILITARY SERVICE DISRUPTIONS:
I was deployed on active duty operational orders starting [MILITARY ACTIVE DUTY DATE] (Hardship Reason: [HARDSHIP REASON]). Due to deployment operational demands, limited mail/internet connectivity overseas, and financial transition logistics, a payment was regrettably missed during [HARDSHIP DATES].
Upon my return / communication access, I immediately brought the account to current standing. As a proud service member of the [MILITARY BRANCH], maintaining excellent financial credit is vital to my security clearance and career.
I respectfully request that [ACCOUNT CREDITOR NAME] extend military goodwill and direct Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to remove the late payment history for [ACCOUNT LATE DATES].
Thank you for supporting our nation's military personnel and for your assistance.
Sincerely,
[CLIENT FULL NAME]
Sent via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: [LETTER CERTIFIED NUMBER]
Legal basis
50 U.S.C. ยง 3901 et seq. (SCRA)Creditor Discretionary Reporting AuthorityEnclose
- Copy of Military Deployment / Active Duty Orders
Before you send
- Military military deployment orders or active duty verification
Know this first
- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provides additional protections; highlight active duty military service.
Follow up
Allow about 30 days for a response.