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Goodwill Adjustment Request - Late Payment Due to Unemployment / Job Loss

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When to use it

Use when asking a creditor to remove a late payment entry caused by sudden job loss or temporary involuntary unemployment.

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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 CONSIDERATION REQUEST - Account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED] Dear Executive Customer Care, I am writing to request a goodwill removal of late payment notations recorded on my account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED] during [ACCOUNT LATE DATES]. EXPLANATION OF UNFORTUNATE HARDSHIP: During [HARDSHIP DATES], I suffered an unexpected job loss and temporary period of involuntary unemployment ([HARDSHIP REASON]). While managing basic household expenses without income, my payment on this account was regrettably delayed. I am pleased to inform you that I secured new employment, restored financial stability, brought my account completely current, and have maintained consistent on-time payments ever since. Given my long-standing loyalty to [ACCOUNT CREDITOR NAME] and my prompt resumption of on-time payments, I humbly ask if you would exercise your discretionary authority to grant a goodwill deletion of the late payment marks for [ACCOUNT LATE DATES] from my credit bureau records. Your understanding and courtesy in this matter would mean a great deal to me and my family. Sincerely, [CLIENT FULL NAME] Sent via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: [LETTER CERTIFIED NUMBER]

Legal basis

Creditor Discretionary Reporting Authority15 U.S.C. ยง 1681s-2

Enclose

  • Notice of lay-off or unemployment benefit statement (optional)

Before you send

  • Account brought back to current status
  • Subsequent history of prompt on-time payments
Know this first
  • Focus on restored financial stability and prompt subsequent payment record.

Follow up

Allow about 45 days for a response.