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Title: CREDIT CARD SETTLEMENT - URGENT HELP
Post by: peach on October 25, 2012, 11:34:49 PM
Dear Card Bhai,

I had a credit card with HXXX Bank with credit limit of 25K.  I had utilized the full 25K in 2005 and defaulted on payment due to poor financial condition at that time.  Till date, i.e., Oct 2012, I have not made a single payment towards the card.  Now the current outstanding is around 5 lacs, status updated in CIBIL as Written Off, bank has handed over my file to JM Financial.  Now, JM Financial is trying to trace me for payment.  I have made a huge mistake already, but I want to settle this matter once and for all.  I want to go for settlement with JM Financial.  Please guide me as to how to negotiate for a settlement with JMF.  Can I get them to settle for only the principal amount, i.e., credit limit which is 25K.  I cannot afford anything more.  I do not mind the Written OFF-Settled Status in CIBIL as long as I get settlement as that is my priority and will work on improving my score in future.  Is it possible and if yes how do I go about it.

Regards,