Nonprofit

Bankruptcy Counseling

Certified

Understand What Qualifies You for Bankruptcy

Learn how bankruptcy can provide relief, protect your assets, and set you on a path toward financial stability. Not all situations qualify for bankruptcy. Our counselors explain what qualifies you, assess your finances, and outline your options like Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Find out which path best aligns with your goals for debt relief.

HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency

NFCC Member

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Bankruptcy counseling steps to assess eligibility, finances, and debt relief options.
Navigate the process

Navigate the Bankruptcy Process with Bankruptcy Counseling

  • Bankruptcy counseling helps compare Chapter 7, 11, and 13 options.

    Identify Your Options, Make Informed Choices

    Get clarity on Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy options. We help you understand each type so you can select the best path forward based on your financial goals and needs.
  • Bankruptcy counseling helps protect essential assets and maintain financial stability.

    Protect Your Assets, Secure Essential Needs

    Our counselors guide you through filing for bankruptcy while keeping essential assets like your car. We'll help you navigate protections to maintain stability during and after the process.
  • Bankruptcy counseling resources to rebuild credit and improve financial stability.

    Rebuild Credit, Achieve Financial Stability

    Access resources and tools to rebuild your credit post-bankruptcy. We provide strategies to help you restore creditworthiness, ensuring a strong foundation for future financial health.
Your journey

Step-by-Step
Bankruptcy Counseling Process

  • Step 01

    Start With a Bankruptcy Counseling Session to Explore Options

    Speak with a certified counselor to understand how bankruptcy works, assess your eligibility, and find out if it’s the right solution to protect your assets and reduce debt.
  • Step 02

    Review Your Finances to Determine Bankruptcy Eligibility and Impact

    We’ll evaluate your income, debts, and assets to see if you qualify for Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13, and explain how each could affect your future finances.
  • Step 03

    Understand Your Bankruptcy Filing Options and Legal Requirements

    Learn the key differences between bankruptcy types, filing steps, and what’s legally required, so you feel fully informed and confident before taking the next step.
  • Step 04

    Receive Resources to Rebuild After Bankruptcy and Regain Stability

    Get post-bankruptcy guidance, credit rebuilding tips, and budgeting tools to help you move forward with confidence and long-term financial peace of mind.
  • Wherever You Are on Your Journey, We're Here to Help

No Obligation

No Pressure

Tools & resources

Bankruptcy  
Tools Made to Help You

Armed with the right tools, managing and improving your credit becomes a seamless task. Effective budget counseling is key to credit health. Our resources and tools guide you in allocating funds wisely, reducing debt, and positively impacting your credit score.

Pre-Filing Credit Counseling

Complete your required pre-filing credit counseling online. Our U.S. Trustee-approved course issues your certificate for $45 per session.
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Post-Discharge Debtor Education

Complete your required post-discharge debtor education online. Get your certificate to finalize bankruptcy proceedings for $35 per session.
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Financial Calculators

Compare bankruptcy scenarios, evaluate Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 impacts, and calculate debt payoff timelines before filing.
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Consumer Bankruptcy Resources

Download step-by-step guides, checklists, and worksheets to organize your bankruptcy documents, prepare for filing, and track your progress.
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Understand Your Bankruptcy Options

Explore resources to understand bankruptcy and take the next step toward financial stability.

Financial tools

Explore reverse mortgage estimates with guidance

Use our educational calculator to better understand how home value, available equity, interest rates, and loan costs may affect a reverse mortgage estimate. These numbers are examples only and should be reviewed with a certified housing counselor.

  • Smart Retirement Planning

    See how a reverse mortgage could impact your long-term financial security and provide extra cash flow when you need it most.
  • Clear Financial Insights

    Understand how much equity you can access and how it could supplement your retirement income.
  • Personalized Loan Estimates

    Get a tailored breakdown of potential loan amounts, interest rates, and repayment scenarios based on your home's value.
Explore Educational Calculator

Always Free

No Obligation

Confidential

For Educational Guidance

  • Estimated Home Value

    Based on market data
$425,000
Sample estimate - actual values vary

Estimated Available Equity

~$210,000

Estimated Monthly Payment Option

~$1,050

Interest Rate Range

6.5% - 7.2%
These are sample estimates for illustration only. Speak with a certified counselor for accurate figures based on your situation.
Want personalized guidance?

Speak with a certified housing counselor to review your situation, questions, and next steps.

Common questions

Bankruptcy FAQs

Answers to the most common questions about bankruptcy counseling.
Is Credit.org Approved by U.S. Trustees?

Yes. Credit.org is approved to issue Pre-filing Credit Counseling and Pre-discharge Debtor Education certificates in compliance with the bankruptcy code. Approval does not endorse or assure the quality of an agency's service.

Do I Need to See an Attorney Before My Session?

No. You're welcome to speak with a certified credit counselor at any point, before or after consulting an attorney.

How Soon Can I Schedule a Counseling Appointment?

No wait! Call us at 888-425-3453 during business hours to speak with a certified counselor right away, no appointment needed.

How Long Is a Bankruptcy Counseling Session?

Most sessions take up to 90 minutes, depending on your situation, questions, and the info you provide. We'll guide you through every step.

What Documents Do I Need to Bring to My Bankruptcy Counseling Session?

Bring a list of all debts, recent pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, and any legal notices you have received. Your counselor will guide you on additional documents needed for your specific situation.

Can I Complete Bankruptcy Counseling Online?

Yes. We offer convenient online pre-filing credit counseling and pre-discharge debtor education sessions that you can complete from home at your own pace.

Still have questions?

Speak with a certified counselor about your bankruptcy options.
Take the next step

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Unbiased, confidential counseling from certified experts.

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Educational guidance

HUD-approved agency

No sales pressure

50,000+
People helped yearly
Trusted guidance from certified housing counselors
50+
Years of experience
Helping homeowners make confident, informed decisions
4.9/5
Client satisfaction
Based on thousands of counseling sessions