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Debt Review

Debt review is a formal process that helps over-indebted South Africans regain control. A registered debt counsellor assesses your finances, negotiates with credit providers, and places you under the protections of the National Credit Act.

What is Debt Review?

Debt review is a formal consumer protection process under the National Credit Act. A registered debt counsellor assesses whether you are over-indebted and, if so, helps restructure your credit agreements into an affordable repayment plan.

Who qualifies?

  • You struggle to meet all credit repayments after reasonable living expenses
  • You have multiple credit agreements creating unsustainable pressure
  • You want a legal alternative to informal debt consolidation
  • You are ready to stop taking on new credit while rehabilitating

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Complete a confidential financial assessment

  2. Step 2

    Confirm over-indebtedness and apply for debt review

  3. Step 3

    Credit providers are notified and legal protections begin to apply

  4. Step 4

    A restructuring proposal is prepared and negotiated

  5. Step 5

    You make one affordable payment while working toward clearance

Benefits

  • Legal protection from certain creditor action
  • One affordable monthly repayment
  • Interest and fee negotiation
  • Structured path to becoming debt free

Debt Review FAQ

Common questions before you apply.

Yes. You apply voluntarily through a registered debt counsellor after a financial assessment.

Ready to apply?

Start with a free debt assessment. We will confirm eligibility and explain next steps clearly.