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

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

Dear [NAME, ex. Link Building],

[CONTACT NAME, ex. Mr. Link Building] has identified your firm as a credit reference for your customer, [FIRM NAME, ex. ABC Co].  We understand that you are busy; however, may we request the following information so that we may process your [customer/associate]’s request as soon as possible?

[LIST INFORMATION REQUIRED, ex.
o Duration of Mr. Smith’s credit history with your form
o Average monthly billings to Mr. Smith
o Promptness of payment
o Incidents of delinquency]
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]