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Guide to Writing Financial Hardship Letter

A financial hardship letter is one that is written to a bank or financial institution to explain a person's financial troubles and to ask that creditor for a remediation plan in order to keep a home from being repossessed for non-payment. In fact think of a financial hardship letter as an attorney for the defense as you plead your case to the bank's loss mitigator and explain why you should be allowed to stay in your home. Facing the prospect of moving out of your family home is a scary thought. In many cases the homeowner has spent years in the home raising a family and making his or her mark on that structure. To lose it and make the children leave their friends and schools is heartbreaking. A hardship letter explains this point as well as what you will do to help your cause. Do you have a plan? Is there any prospect for a better job? Why should you spend s much time on a letter? Think of it this way: A loss mitigation for a bank is probably tasked with a two to t

How to Write a Financial Confirmation Letter

A financial confirmation letter confirms or verifies a transaction agreement--typically, a payment made or a payment that is being promised. This letter is written generally after an oral conversation, in person or over the phone. An oral agreement is reached and placed into writing, creating a financial confirmation letter. The letter encapsulates all details regarding a financial agreement made by two parties. One party creates the letter and then sends it to the other party. 1. Address the letter. The letter should state the word "Dear" followed by the party to the oral agreement. 2. Understand the purpose for the letter. A financial confirmation letter serves three main objectives. First, it helps both parties to understand the agreement and each party's obligations to the agreement. The second objective is that this letter lets the other party know that the party writing the letter is taking the matter seriously and has not forgotten the conversation. Fi

How to Write a Good Family Reunion Invitation Letter

Family reunions are wonderful occasions for far-flung clans or those family members who haven't met yet. Writing a reunion letter is an important step in setting up such a major event. The letter gives family members essential reunion details vital to their planning. A good letter, according to the website Family Reunion, will be informative and to the point. Be engaging and kind, but be clear. 1. Open a word document and begin formatting the letter. Be somewhat formal; for example, write "Smith Family Reunion Invitation" on the top in a large, bold font. Skip a line and start by clearly stating your intentions. Some family members who haven't heard from one another in some time may be startled, according to Family Reunion. Don't write, "I was thinking we should get together." Instead, try, "It is my pleasure to invite you to the Smith family reunion, which will be held Sept. 18, 2010, at the Royal Hall in Brooklyn, New York." This will

Guide to Writing Farewell Letter to Customers

Leaving a position can be difficult, particularly if you got on well with your customers. So no matter if you are retiring or going to another job, your customers will appreciate hearing from you personally, rather than having a strange voice answer your phone the next time they call. Customers feel hurt when they do business with someone who disappears without having the courtesy to let them know. Take the time to say goodbye properly, as it will stand you in good stead with your clients. 1. Address the readers by their individual names. It is worth the time and effort to print individual letters, even if the same letter is going to a number of people. "Dear All" is very unprofessional and sounds like a sporting announcement, rather than a serious farewell letter . 2. State the date when you are leaving. If you are retiring, specify that; if you are going to another position, indicate that it was a difficult decision to make. Introduce the person who is replacing y