hardship letter

Borrower's distress document

A hardship letter is a formal written statement explaining financial difficulties to a lender, creditor, or institution.

Borrowers write hardship letters when seeking loan modifications, short sales, or debt relief, documenting circumstances like job loss, medical emergencies, or divorce that prevent normal payments: The bank required a hardship letter before considering the mortgage modification.

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financial circumstance communicated

hardship letterproof of income

Documentation showing earnings

financial statement · bank statement · pre-approval letter · credit report · net worth statement

purpose/request type

hardship letterpayment plan

Arranged installment schedule

collection letter · credit application · mortgage approval · payment agreement · payment confirmation

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