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To [Name of Lender]:
Date:
Countrywide, Wells
Month/Date/Year
Fargo, etc
From [Name of Borrower(s)]:
Carol Smith and Bill Jones
# 123456789
Loan Number:
I would like to remain in my house.
Month/Date/Year
But I fell behind/will fall behind on my mortgage payments as of (date):
The reason I fell behind/ will fall behind is:
Some Examples:
My daughter was hospitalized and I missed work to
assist her
My employer reduced my hours by 10 hours per week,
which means I make $300 less each week
My interest rate is set to increase on June 1, 2008
Please fill in a brief description of your personal circumstances, such as those samples listed
above. If you are unsure, leave this section blank.
I will be able to overcome these difficulties and make my mortgage payments because/if:
Examples:
Because I have a new job
Because I have a second job
Because I have additional income from (family member)
Because I have reduced my expenses
If you freeze my interest rate, I can make the payments
at my original interest rate.
Please fill in a brief description of your personal circumstances, such as those samples listed
above. If you are unsure, leave this section blank.
Thank you,
Carol Smith
& Bill Jones_________________
Borrower’s Signature
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