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I took a loan from a bank and missed payments. How to make them accept settlement?

Hello,

I took a loan (60k) from a Bank in 2019 before Covid and was repaying until we were laid off from work due to Covid effects.

I wrote to the bank and informed them about it but continued repaying until mid-2021.

A few weeks back, I called the Bank and requested a settlement plan. I also informed them of my intention to return to Dubai.

They told me "they filed a case and if I want them to withdraw the case I should pay all the outstanding balance".

I offered to pay 80% and the balance later on condition that they withdraw the case. They refused.

What does the law say about it?

Thanks for your help.

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Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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28 Dec 2022, 09:13

Present the installment and settlement request to the judge with proof of your good faith and commitment to paying for the year and a half after your dismissal from work.

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Abdelaziz Al Zaabi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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28 Dec 2022, 09:36

Dear Questioner,

We have to check first the case filed against you. If the bank will not accept your settlement plan, we can request that from the court.

For more details, please contact us through the email address.

28 Dec 2022, 10:24

Thank you for your response. Kindly avail your contact number. I would like to talk to you.

Thanks!

28 Dec 2022, 10:48

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Dr. Mohamed Alhammadi Advocates and Legal Consultants
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28 Dec 2022, 10:08

Are you sure the bank filed a case?

28 Dec 2022, 10:08

If this is true, do you know the case details?

28 Dec 2022, 10:25

I don't know the case details yet.

28 Dec 2022, 19:25

So you need to check first.

28 Dec 2022, 19:26

Please send your passport copy and your previous visa to WhatsApp.

28 Dec 2022, 19:26

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Maryam Alyassi Advocates and Legal Consultants
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29 Dec 2022, 05:51

We can try to negotiate with the bank on your behalf.

But for that, kindly share the details of the bank, your current outstanding, and all communications you had with the bank in context with the loan at our email or call us.

Also, share your name & contact number.

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