includes a variety of housing information: a national directory of reserve mortgage lenders, an examination of options on housing, aging in place and care giving. Housing will be a monthly focus on the WebPlace.

Offers consumer information on housing options.

is the world's largest diversified financial company and the nation's largest source of home mortgage funds. They don't lend money directly to home buyers; instead, they make sure mortgage lenders have money to lend to home buyers. Corporate site for lenders.

Since 1990, the Home Loan Bank's Affordable Housing Program (AHP) has been addressing the housing needs of low-income families. AHP helps members assist nonprofit community groups and other low-income housing providers in building or rehabilitating housing for low- to moderate-income families.

is a shareholder-owned corporation whose people are dedicated to making the American dream of decent, affordable housing a reality. Freddie Mac links Main Street to Wall Street by purchasing and securitizing home mortgages. Corporate site for lenders.

The Home Builders Association of Iowa is a professional trade organization whose members are dedicated to providing safe, quality and affordable housing for the public.

Homepath is FannieMae's site for the homebuyer. Whether you are purchasing a home or refinancing, this site has valuable information and useful tools, such as mortgage calculators, to help you make your move.

housinginiowa.org is your best resource for available rental properties in Iowa.

This database, created by HUD and now available to the public, contains information on more than 22,000 projects and nearly 1.2 million housing units placed in service between 1987 and 2002.

The Iowa Aftercare Services Network is a statewide initiative funded Department of Human Services in response to the Chafee Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 to address the needs of young adults who have aged-out of foster care.

Since its beginning in 1985, IADG has assisted with over 450 successful business expansions and new locations. This growth represents capital investment of more than $1.6 billion and over 20,000 new jobs. IADG services are offered at no charge to new and expanding businesses.

Consumer headquarters for real estate information in the state of Iowa.

The IDED offers a number of different programs and services for its customers.

The Department of Elder Affairs serves all people aged 60 years and older regardless of income. The Department is responsible for administering a wide variety of programs and services, including home repairs and assisted living programs.

The Iowa Homeownership Education Project (IHOEP) is a collaboration of organizations and individuals developing, improving and supporting quality homeownership education, services and resources across Iowa.

The Iowa Land Title Association (ILTA) is the recognized voice of the real estate title industry in the State of Iowa. ILTA sets the standards of professional excellence and technical competence for the lasting benefit of the public and the industry.

The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) located in Arlington, Virginia, USA, is the leading national trade association for manufactured housing across the nation and it represents all segments of the industry, including manufacturers, component suppliers, retailers, community owners and operators, state associations, and those financial institutions involved in the lending and insuring of manufactured homes.

Mortgage 101 is an informative mortgage resource for potential home buyers with over 171 informative documents. Includes numerous calculators and information on refinancing, 2nd mortgages and selecting lenders

The USDA Rural Housing Service has various programs available to aid in the development of rural America. Rural Housing programs are divided into three categories: Community Facilities (CF), Single Family Housing (SFH), and Multi-Family Housing (MFH). These programs were formerly operated by the Rural Development Administration and the Farmers Home Administration.

RHI is a non-profit corporation dedicated to community development and providing affordable housing and intends to address two major voids in Iowa's economic development by: 1.) Creating quality, affordable homes for individuals or families living in rural Iowa communities who earn between $20,000 and $50,000 per year, and 2.) Training construction trades workers to meet the industry's demand for skilled labor.

a housing web page sponsored by the California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, explores elder housing issues and resources located on the Internet.

RIC is USDA's information service providing funding sources and information to rural officials, communities, organizations and citizens at 1-800-633-7701. The RIC web site has a rural housing resource page and an in-depth FAQ on rural housing finance.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs guaranties mortgage loans for veterans and servicepersons. The guaranty allows veterans to obtain home loans with favorable loan terms, usually without a down payment.