[DATE, ex. Monday, March 31, 2008]

[NAME, COMPANY AND ADDRESS, ex.
Link Building
XYZ Bank Inc.
1234 First Street
Suite 567
Anycity, Anystate  85245]

Dear [NAME, ex. Link Building],

Your customer, [NAME, ex. Mr. William Johnson], has identified your bank as a credit reference.  [He/She] has named the following accounts at your branch: [LIST ACCOUNT NUMBERS, ex. 2453-234234 and 4653-645642].

We understand that you are busy; however, may we request the following information so that we may process your customer’s request as soon as possible?

[LIST INFORMATION REQUIRED, ex.
o Duration of Mr. Smith’s accounts at your branch
o Average monthly account balances
o Insufficient fund or overdraft history]
o Any other information you deem relevant

Feel free to contact me at XXX-XXXX should you require any additional information.

We thank you for your help and we look forward to a reply at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME, ex. Jill Jones]