Iowa Code § 654A.7: Financial analyst and legal assistance.

1. After receiving a mediation request, the farm mediation service shall refer the borrower to a financial analyst associated with the Iowa state university extension service ASSIST program. The financial analyst shall assist the borrower in the preparation of information relative to the finances of the borrower for the initial mediation meeting.

2. After receiving the mediation request, the farm mediation service shall notify the borrower that legal assistance may be available without charge through the legal assistance for farmers program provided in chapter 13.