WRITING A COVER LETTER

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : Due to an oversight on our part, this month’s payment, in the amount of $ [amount]  and due on  [date] , was mailed just today. Our account number is  [account number] . Please forgive our inattention. If you have any questions, please contact me at  [phone number] . Sincerely, User

To Whom It May Concern: I would like to apologize for my late payment for the services you have rendered. This is not—and will not be—a common issue. It is against my nature to miss a deadline and I am very embarrassed that it has happened. Again, I am very sorry for the inconvenience and I hope that we can continue to maintain our professional relationship. While I understand that late payments incur interest, I humbly ask that you waive the late fee. I have been a patron of your services for many years and have an exemplary track record of punctual payment. Based on my history, please excuse this solitary late payment incident. Sincerely, {Sender}

Description Send this letter to apologize for the late mailing of a payment to a creditor. [Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST   ZIP Code] [Date] March 6, 2014 [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST   ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient Name] : Due to an oversight on our part, this month’s payment, in the amount of $ [amount] and due on [click to select date] , was mailed just today. Our account number is [number] . Please forgive our inattention. If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone number] . Sincerely, [Your Name] [Title]

Description When making a late payment, use this letter template to alert the creditor that the payment is late but on its way. User [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] [Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient Name] : Due to an oversight on our part, this month’s payment, in the amount of $ [amount] and due on [date] , was mailed just today. Our account number is [account number] . Please forgive our inattention. If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone number] . Sincerely, User