Getting prepared • Practical guide

What to gather before asking about hardship options

A simple checklist to make the conversation more useful.

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Keep a short summary nearby.

  • What changed in your income or expenses, and when.
  • Whether the difficulty is temporary or ongoing.
  • Your current income, regular expenses, and available funds.
  • The payments you’re concerned about and any notices or deadlines.

Keep your own conversation notes.

Record whom you spoke with, the date, and your next action. Ask the provider which documents it requires and how to submit them securely. Keep copies of what you send.

For this website, a brief overview is enough.

Our inquiry asks for contact details and your general concerns. Keep statements, account numbers, Social Security numbers, and other private financial records out of the form. There is no document upload or credit check.

Sources & references

Reviewed November 4, 2026. General education; available options vary by loan, state, and circumstances.

CFPB: Preparing to speak with your servicer ↗

FTC: Budgeting and creditor conversations ↗

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