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The best strategy to settle a loan and remove defaulter's name from the blacklist
Hello all respected lawyers,
I left the UAE because of job loss in 2009 and, at that time, I had an unpaid loan of around AED 200,000 from a bank. It must have reached millions now after years of interest.
I started my life afresh and after 10 years, I got little stability in life. Now I am in a position to pay around AED 100,000. With your experience, do you think that the bank will be able to accept this as a final settlement and clear my name from the blacklist?
Your suggestion is highly appreciated and if you think this amount will be acceptable, then I would like to do it through a lawyer.
Thanks in advance!

Hi,
You should definitely call the bank and enquire about the status of your loan and the break up of principal, interest and fees and charges.
Try and negotiate with them a settlement to waive the interest, fees, and charges. There may be other penalties that you may have to incur depending upon whether there was a cheque that the bank has bounced.
Happy to assist you in this process. Please contact me via phone or email for further information.

Dear Sir,
Regarding the above-mentioned subject, we can offer you the necessary legal advice and reach a settlement with the bank. Please contact us via phone or email.

Dear Sir/Madam,
We handle these cases on a regular basis and would be happy to assist you in this matter. Kindly contact me directly to discuss it further.
I look forward to your reply!
Kind regards,
Brett Westernoff