Key Questions:

1. How at risk is Des Moines, Iowa to the subprime mortgage crisis?
   1. There were significantly more subprime loans taken out by home owners in Des Moines, Iowa than the national average in 2006. That is to say, Des Moines, Iowa will be more affected by the subprime mortgage crisis in years to come as a greater percentage of all mortgages in Des Moines, Iowa - 15.0% versus 12.0% - will reset to higher rates in 2008. This will mean that there will be more foreclosures caused by the reseting of subprime mortgages in Des Moines, Iowa than other areas of the US.
2. How stretched will home owners in Des Moines, Iowa be in paying off their mortgage?
   1. Homeowners in Des Moines, Iowa borrowed an average of 1.28 times their annual income for their mortgage. This compares to 1.83 for all of the US. Based on the national average, a significantly lower risk that Des Moines, Iowa homeowners will default on their mortgage payments in the coming years.
3. Who are the leading lenders in Des Moines, Iowa?
   1. The leading lenders, by market share, are First Federal Savings Bank Ia, Countrywide Home Loans and Hfc Company Llc. Do you have the best rate possible? Get quotes from mortgage lenders.
4. How likely are the owners of homes in Des Moines, Iowa to actually live in them?
   1. 96.3% of home owners in Des Moines, Iowa that applied for a mortgage in 2006 live in their homes versus owning them as an investment property. This compares to the national average of 89.0%.