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Debt Settlement Agreement
Free debt settlement agreement template — creditor agrees to accept a reduced lump-sum payment to fully resolve a debt.
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This free debt settlement agreement covers 1. Settlement Amount, 2. Payment, 3. Release Upon Payment, 4. If Payment Is Not Made, 5. No Admission with 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small businesses and individuals documenting a loan or expense putting financial terms in writing so both sides have a clear, shared record. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Debt Settlement Agreement
Creditor: [Name] Debtor: [Name] Original Debt: [Amount], per [Reference — invoice/loan/agreement] Date: [Date]
1. Settlement Amount
Creditor agrees to accept [Settlement Amount] as full and final settlement of the debt of [Original Amount] described above.
2. Payment
Debtor will pay the Settlement Amount as follows: [Lump sum by [Date] / installments per the schedule below].
| Payment # | Due Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Date] | [Amount] |
3. Release Upon Payment
Upon receipt of the full Settlement Amount, Creditor releases Debtor from any further obligation related to the original debt, and will not pursue collection of the remaining balance.
4. If Payment Is Not Made
If Debtor fails to pay per the schedule above, this settlement is void and Creditor may pursue collection of the full original amount, less any payments actually received.
5. No Admission
This settlement is not an admission by either party regarding the validity of the original debt.
Creditor: ______________________ Date: ____________ Debtor: ______________________ Date: ____________
*Get the settlement agreement in writing BEFORE sending payment — a verbal agreement to "settle for less" is very hard to enforce if the creditor later claims the full amount is still owed.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 5 standard sections: 1. Settlement Amount, 2. Payment, 3. Release Upon Payment, 4. If Payment Is Not Made, 5. No Admission
- 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Informal lending & reimbursements
Money changing hands between people or a business and its team, without a bank's paperwork.
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Is this debt settlement agreement template really free?
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What does this debt settlement agreement cover?
This finance template includes 1. Settlement Amount, 2. Payment, 3. Release Upon Payment, 4. If Payment Is Not Made. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This covers the standard structure, not the interest-rate limits, disclosure requirements, or tax implications that can apply depending on your state and the amount involved. Check those specifics with an accountant or financial attorney before you rely on it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 7 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
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