Key Questions:

1. How at risk is Edmonson, Kentucky to the subprime mortgage crisis?
   1. There were significantly more subprime loans taken out by home owners in Edmonson, Kentucky than the national average in 2006. That is to say, Edmonson, Kentucky will be more affected by the subprime mortgage crisis in years to come as a greater percentage of all mortgages in Edmonson, Kentucky - 22.1% 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 Edmonson, Kentucky than other areas of the US.
2. How stretched will home owners in Edmonson, Kentucky be in paying off their mortgage?
   1. Homeowners in Edmonson, Kentucky borrowed an average of 1.26 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 Edmonson, Kentucky homeowners will default on their mortgage payments in the coming years.
3. Who are the leading lenders in Edmonson, Kentucky?
   1. The leading lenders, by market share, are Bank Of Edmonson County, Countrywide Home Loans and Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. Do you have the best rate possible? Get quotes from mortgage lenders.
4. How likely are the owners of homes in Edmonson, Kentucky to actually live in them?
   1. 85.8% of home owners in Edmonson, Kentucky 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%.