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Cougar Financial and Capital One - DEBT PASSED TO a dca urgent help please

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  • inamess_man
    inamess_man Posts: 211 Forumite
    thank you very much kit

    i have very luckily received a small amount of money today from a family member which can go towards this.

    i will try and read these oft guidelines now
  • inamess_man
    inamess_man Posts: 211 Forumite
    thanks as well tixy sorry didnt see ur post
  • inamess_man
    inamess_man Posts: 211 Forumite
    using the links tixy kindly provided

    any idea of a good paragraph to use in the "explaining your situation" paragraph

    thanks a lot
  • inamess_man
    inamess_man Posts: 211 Forumite
    have managed to draft a letter off

    hopefully will do the trick have gone in with an offer of 22.5% to start with

    will report back here my progress
  • kit77
    kit77 Posts: 197 Forumite
    Sorry I spent ages trying to work out how to do links then I got caught up with the kids.

    Glad someone posted you a link.

    Fingers crossed they accept your offer, if not come back and hopefully we can help you.
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  • inamess_man
    inamess_man Posts: 211 Forumite
    Thanks kit

    you are very helpful

    letter sent recorded today
  • king100
    king100 Posts: 1,565 Forumite
    Please note that the letter states we may we might and not we will.

    Idle threats.
    I all have learnt is from others on many sites.
    Seek legal help if unsure.
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  • inamess_man
    inamess_man Posts: 211 Forumite
    thanks king

    another letter this morning (obviously havent received my offer letter)

    slightly less threatening but mentioned if i dont settle with them they will sell the debt to a door to door collection agent

    i inadvertnly answered there call yesterday and the guy was rude and aggresive i told him i would not answer anymore phone calls and will deal in writing only, he then hung up on me!
  • inamess_man
    inamess_man Posts: 211 Forumite
    no phone calls today or yesterday

    i presume a written reply will be here soon
  • inamess_man
    inamess_man Posts: 211 Forumite
    right here is there reply

    "the repayment offer outlined in your recent communication with us is unacceptable. It is not within the guidelines laid down by our client.

    We would ask that you reconsider your situation and come back to us with an improved proposal."

    Right i need help it how to phrase my next offer, obviously i can up it a touch but help appreciated as to how to put that correctly

    thanks in advance
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