Waiver Of Penalty Letter

{Name}
{Address}
{Phone #}

{Date}

Dear {creditor}:

I am writing to request that you waive the penalty of {amount} on account number {number}. It's true that I paid {number} days late, but there were extenuating circumstances.

For {number} years I have made monthly payments on this debt, without exception. I know the due date by heart and it is also marked on my calendar.

However, {on or around the most recent} due date, I suffered extreme hardship in the form of {accident/injury/death in the family/other emergency}. As you can imagine, my priorities instantly shifted. It wasn't until {situation resolved} that I took a look at my missed bills and other responsibilities and realized that {creditor} was among them.

I promptly resumed payments at that time, but it was too late to avoid being assessed the late fee. I'm also concerned that this will cause my interest rate to rise, or that it will otherwise affect my good credit.

Please consider reversing the fee in light of these unusual, one-time circumstances. I wish to remain in good standing with your {company/agency}.

Appreciatively,

{Sender Name}

Index of Hardship Letter Examples