Letters of collection – Vocabulary and Phrases

 

Useful vocabulary and phrases

to owe – be in debt to

to escalate – increase in intensity

promptly – with little or no delay

to assume – suppose

past due / overdue – after the due date

partial payment – e.g. 20% payment

consequences – effects, results

extraordinary circumstances – unusual situation

grateful – feeling thankful

delinquent account – falling to what law or duty requires

name-calling – giving names (e.g. idiot, bastard, etc)

to disregard a notice – not pay attention to the letter

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter

to overlook – not notice