Iowa

Foreclosure Prevention

Legal Information

• Application for Iowa Mortgage Help

  Online application for Iowa Mortgage Help, assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure. Content Detail

  By:

  Iowa Finance Authority

• Buying a Home on Contract

  Buying a home on a contract can be a way for persons who are low-income or who have poor credit to become homeowners. However, there are certain risks to know about to avoid surprises after the contract is signed. Read More

  By:

  Iowa Legal Aid

• Facts About Foreclosure

  The following "factsheet" can be useful to help homeowners understand their rights when facing the loss of their home. Read More

  By:

  Iowa Legal Aid

  Read this in:

  Bosnian / Bosanski

  Spanish / Español

• Facts about Foreclosure Answer Example linked

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• Facts About Foreclosure attachment Demand for Delay of Sale

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  By:

  Iowa Legal Aid

• I Lost My House and Now I Owe Taxes?

  If sale of a home in a foreclosure action does not cover the amount owed to the lender, part of a loan may not have to be paid back. The IRS may consider the amount of debt "forgiven" as income and tax it. Read More

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  Spanish / Español

• Mortgage Modification Options

  I am having trouble paying my mortgage. Can I get the mortgage company to lower my payments? Read More

  By:

  Iowa Legal Aid

• Mortgage Rescue Scams

  Are you a homeowner who is behind in mortgage payments or facing foreclosure? Help is available but you need to be careful. Read More

  By:

  Iowa Legal Aid

• The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

  The "SCRA" is a federal statute passed by Congress to allow military members to suspend or postpone some civil obligations so the military member can devote his or her full attention to military duties. Read More