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Generate this letterGoodwill Adjustment Request - Late Payment Due to Unemployment / Job Loss
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-2Enclose
- 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.