§ 654.1 Equitable proceedings
§ 654.1A Maintenance of mortgagor protections — discontinuation of occupation
§ 654.2 Deeds of trust
§ 654.2A Agricultural land — notice, right to cure default
§ 654.2B Requirements of notice of right to cure
§ 654.2C Mediation notice — foreclosure on agricultural property
§ 654.2D Nonagricultural land — notice, right to cure default
§ 654.3 Venue
§ 654.4 Separate suits on note and mortgage
§ 654.4A Service of process — in rem relief
§ 654.4B Acceleration of indebtedness — notice of mortgage mediation assistance
§ 654.5 Judgment — sale and redemption
§ 654.6 Deficiency — general execution
§ 654.7 Overplus
§ 654.8 Junior encumbrancer entitled to assignment
§ 654.9 Payment of other liens — rebate of interest
§ 654.9A Release of superior liens by bond
§ 654.10 Amount sold
§ 654.11 Foreclosure of title bond
§ 654.12 Vendee deemed mortgagor
§ 654.12A Priority of advances under mortgages
§ 654.12B Priority of recorded purchase money mortgage lien
§ 654.13 Pledge of rents — priority
§ 654.14 Preference in receivership — application of rents
§ 654.15 Continuance — moratorium
§ 654.15A Notice of sale to junior creditors
§ 654.15B Right to intervene — notice
§ 654.16 Separate redemption of homestead
§ 654.16A Right of first refusal following recording of sheriff’s deed to agricultural land
§ 654.17 Rescission of foreclosure
§ 654.17A Sale free of liens
§ 654.17B Divestment of junior liens pursuant to loan modification — repeal
§ 654.17C Military foreclosure protection — notice
§ 654.18 Alternative nonjudicial voluntary foreclosure procedure
§ 654.19 Deed in lieu of foreclosure — agricultural land
§ 654.20 Foreclosure without redemption — nonagricultural land
§ 654.20A Rights reserved
§ 654.21 Demand for delay of sale
§ 654.22 No demand for delay of sale
§ 654.23 No redemption rights after sale
§ 654.24 Deed and possession
§ 654.25 Application of other statutes
§ 654.26 No deficiency judgment in certain cases

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Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 654 - Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgages

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • clerk: means clerk of the court in which the action or proceeding is brought or is pending; and the words "clerk's office" mean the office of that clerk. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • deed: is a pplied to an instrument conveying lands, but does not imply a sealed instrument; and the words "bond" and "indenture" do not necessarily imply a seal, and the word "undertaking" means a promise or security in any form. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Guarantor: A party who agrees to be responsible for the payment of another party's debts should that party default. Source: OCC
  • Internet: means the federated international system that is composed of allied electronic communication networks linked by telecommunication channels, that uses standardized protocols, and that facilitates electronic communication services, including but not limited to use of the world wide web; the transmission of electronic mail or messages; the transfer of files and data or other electronic information; and the transmission of voice, image, and video. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Mortgage loan: A loan made by a lender to a borrower for the financing of real property. Source: OCC
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
  • Mortgagor: The person who pledges property to a creditor as collateral for a loan and who receives the money.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • real property: include lands, tenements, hereditaments, and all rights thereto and interests therein, equitable as well as legal. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Rule: includes "regulation". See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • year: means twelve consecutive months. See Iowa Code 4.1