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Iowa's homeowner's insurance is typically required by mortgage lenders because:

AIowa law mandates homeowner's insurance for all properties
BLenders require insurance to protect their collateral (the property securing the loan) against casualty losses✓ Correct
CThe IREC requires proof of insurance before closing
DTitle companies require insurance as part of the abstract process

Explanation

Mortgage lenders require borrowers to maintain hazard insurance (homeowner's insurance) to protect the lender's collateral. If the property is destroyed, insurance proceeds enable the loan to be repaid. Lenders are named as loss payees on the policy.

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