Michael Ibanez

Michael Ibanez is a knowledgeable professional in homeownership and financial counseling with extensive experience spanning over a decade. Currently serving as a HomeOwnership Consultant at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Michael provides education and counseling for potential homeowners and assists those facing foreclosures. As a Certified Credit Counselor at Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions, Michael delivers tailored credit and housing sessions, conducts thorough financial analyses, and trains new counselors. Previous roles include reviewing grant applications for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and providing financial coaching with the Jewish Family & Children's Service. Michael began a career at AmeriCorps Financial Support Services, coordinating financial assistance for individuals with disabilities and low-to-moderate income. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.