6% letter
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Timothy Weiher has been called to active military duty, which has reduced his income and affected his ability to make payments on an existing debt. He is requesting that his lenders lower the interest rate on the debt to 6% annually in accordance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, and reduce his monthly payments to reflect the lower interest rate. He has provided his contact information and a copy of his active duty orders for his lenders to work directly with his wife to establish a new payment schedule.
6% letter
- 1. 7 Jan 2011 RE: Timothy L. Weiher & Mrs. Lori Weiher Acct# Dear Sirs or Madam: This letter is to advise you that I have been ordered to active duty service with the United States Armed Forces. As a result of my military service, I have lost my civilian employment income. I incurred the above referenced debt prior to entry on active duty. My entry into military service have materially affected my ability to make the payments that I agreed to make while a civilian. I entered active duty on 5 Jan 2011 and am presently on active duty assigned to 403rd Operations Support Squadron. The servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act of 2003, 50 U.S.C. Appendix, Section 527, sets a six percent (6%) per annum ceiling on interest charges (including service charges, renewal charges and fees) during the period of a servicemembers’ military service for obligations made prior to the date of entry onto active duty when the active duty materially affects the ability to pay. Since entering active duty, I have experienced a decrease in salary, adversely affecting my ability to pay. Thus, I am requesting an adjustment of this account to reflect the statutory six percent (6%) rate. This rate became effective upon my entry to active duty on 5 Jan 2011. Please ensure that your record reflects this stator ceiling and that any excess charge is withdrawn. The interest over 6% must be forgiven, not just deferred and my monthly payments must be reduced by the reduction in the interest rate. Please contact my wife, Lori C. Weiher (as I will be out-of-country) at 228-831-2959 or my address, 15335 Parkwood Dr North, Gulfport MS 39503, or e-mail address of scoobie2304@aol.com with a revised payment schedule. Thank you for your understanding and support in this matter. Sincerely, Timothy L. Weiher Cc: Copy of AF Form 938, Active Duty Orders