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Generate this letterServicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) 6% Interest Rate Cap Request
When to use it
Use when an active duty servicemember enters military service with pre-existing credit obligations to cap interest rates at 6% per annum.
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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: STATUTORY REQUEST FOR 6% INTEREST RATE CAP PURSUANT TO SCRA (50 U.S.C. § 3937) - Account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED]
Dear Military Special Services / SCRA Compliance Unit,
I am writing to formally request the application of the statutory 6% interest rate cap on my account #[ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED] with [ACCOUNT CREDITOR NAME] pursuant to Section 207 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA, 50 U.S.C. § 3937).
MILITARY SERVICE DETAILS:
- Servicemember Name: [CLIENT FULL NAME]
- Military Branch: [MILITARY BRANCH]
- Active Duty Entry Date: [MILITARY ACTIVE DUTY DATE]
STATUTORY MANDATES UNDER 50 U.S.C. § 3937:
1. Maximum Interest Rate: Interest on pre-service debt obligations is capped at 6% per annum during active duty military service.
2. Retroactive Rate Cap & Refund: The rate reduction MUST be applied retroactively to the start date of active duty, and any interest charged in excess of 6% MUST be forgiven and refunded or credited to principal.
3. Monthly Payment Reduction: Monthly payment amounts must be recalculated to reflect the reduced interest rate.
Enclosed is a copy of my official active duty military orders. Please confirm application of the 6% rate cap and provide a recalculated billing statement within 30 days.
Sincerely,
[CLIENT FULL NAME]
Sent via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: [LETTER CERTIFIED NUMBER]
Legal basis
50 U.S.C. § 3937 (SCRA)Department of Defense RegulationsEnclose
- Copy of Military Active Duty Orders / Call to Duty Notice
Before you send
- Military Orders proving active duty status
Know this first
- Applies to debts incurred BEFORE entering active duty. Creditor must apply rate retroactively and recalculate monthly payments.
Follow up
Allow about 30 days for a response.