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Iowa Code § 654.1. Both foreclosure state.

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Judicial Type

Both

Redemption

1 year from date of judgment for most agricultural land; 6 m

Deficiency

Lender may pursue deficiency unless waived. If the lender wa

Mediation

Iowa Mediation Service: voluntary foreclosure mediation for

Statute Citation

Iowa Code §§ 654.1-654.27

Redemption Period

1 year from date of judgment for most agricultural land; 6 months for other property if the mortgage waives deficiency; but most residential mortgages contain a waiver reducing redemption to 6 months (Iowa Code § 628.26-628.28).

Deficiency Judgment Rule

Lender may pursue deficiency unless waived. If the lender waives deficiency in the foreclosure petition, the borrower's redemption period is shorter (6 months). If the lender does not waive, the redemption period is 1 year — and the lender gets a deficiency judgment.

Notice Requirements

Foreclosure petition served personally. Lis pendens filed. Sheriff's sale after judgment and redemption period.

Mediation Program

Iowa Mediation Service: voluntary foreclosure mediation for owner-occupied agricultural and residential properties.

Key Provisions

Judicial foreclosure with a redemption period that varies based on deficiency waiver
Lender can choose: longer redemption OR deficiency judgment — not both
Sheriff's sale is a public auction

Homeowner Protections

Choice structure: lender must trade off redemption period length vs. deficiency
Judicial process with court oversight
Voluntary mediation service
Redemption period gives time for workout or alternative housing

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would the lender waive deficiency in Iowa?+

Because the trade-off is: (1) if the lender waives deficiency, the redemption period is only 6 months — the lender gets the property faster, (2) if the lender does not waive, the redemption period is 1 year (or 2 years for some cases) — and the lender can pursue a deficiency. Most lenders in Iowa residential foreclosures waive deficiency to get a faster turnaround. If your lender has waived deficiency, you: (a) cannot be sued for the balance after foreclosure, but (b) have only 6 months to redeem (not 1 year).

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