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Goodwill Adjustment Letter
Request that a creditor remove a negative mark as a goodwill gesture. Works best for one-time late payments with otherwise strong account history.
Where to send this form
Who to send to
Original creditor's customer service or credit disputes dept.
Method
Certified mail or secure message through your online account
Note
Not a legal right - the creditor can refuse
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