Rates on new Irish mortgages fell slightly in May Interest rates charged on new mortgages in Ireland fell in May, according to new data released by the Central Bank. Business • 10 Jul
Fall in number of mortgages approved in May - BPFI New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show there was a fall in the number of mortgages approved by Ireland's main banks in May … Business • 28 Jun
One in four first-time buyers moving county to buy home More than 40% of first time homebuyers in Wicklow, Meath and Kildare last year were based in Dublin, as new figures show an increase in … Business • 14 Jun
Irish mortgage rates drop slightly in April Irish mortgage rates dropped slightly in April, new data from the Central Bank of Ireland shows. Business • 12 Jun
Credit union lending up almost 14%, driven by mortgages Lending at credit unions increased by almost 14% in the past year, driven by a significant rise in mortgage lending. Business • 28 May
Mortgaged until 80 - is there likely to be much demand? Two mortgage providers recently extended their mortgage offering to people who demonstrate that they can continue repayments until the age of 80. Is it a … Business • 27 May
Mortgage approvals up again in April driven by new buyers New mortgage approvals rose again by both value and volume in April, driven by continued strong demand from first time buyers. Business • 24 May
Ulster Bank sells 4,000 former offset mortgages to Dilosk Ulster Bank is to sell a €400m portfolio of what formerly were "offset" mortgages to Dilosk, the owner of ICS Mortgages. Business • 03 May
Avant Money latest lender to cut mortgage interest rates Avant Money has become the latest home lender to announce plans to cut its mortgage interest rates, while it also said it will introduce a … Business • 26 Apr
Are 'green' mortgages a forerunner for wider cuts ahead? Ahead of the ECB's widely anticipated cuts to interest rates this summer, the banks have already started trimming back their mortgage pricing, with a particular … Business • 15 Apr
Over 1,500 homes bought using First Home Scheme so far A total of 4,005 buyers have been approved and 1,517 homes already bought using the First Home Scheme, new figures show today. Business • 10 Apr
Mortgage lending by CUDA supported credit unions soars Credit unions are on track to provide €150m or more in mortgage offers this financial year, marking an 18-fold increase in mortgage activity over the … Business • 02 Apr
Record levels of first-time mortgages approved in Feb Mortgage approvals for first-time buyers hit a record annualised high in February. Business • 27 Mar
PTSB cuts 4-year fixed rate mortgage rate by 0.3% PTSB is again cutting the rate it charges for 4-year fixed rate mortgages, this time by up to 0.3%. Business • 22 Mar
Mortgage rates rose in January to 7th highest in eurozone The average interest rate on new mortgages in Ireland rose in January, according to new data from the Central Bank. Business • 13 Mar
Mortgage approvals down across all groups, except FTBs The slowdown in the mortgage market is continuing, driven by a declining numbers of switchers and mover purchasers. Business • 01 Mar
Mortgage lenders offering cash incentives for switchers Five lenders are now offering cash incentives and easy switching packages in a bid to attract mortgage customers, according to doddl.ie. Business • 19 Feb
Loophole means FSPO can't pursue some mortgage complaints The Central Bank has acknowledged that a legal loophole means certain complaints by mortgage customers whose loans are owned by investment funds cannot by considered … Business • 14 Feb
Virgin Money sees improvement in mortgages British challenger bank Virgin Money has retained its annual profit margin forecast and said it had seen improvement in the mortgage market activity, with application … Business • 06 Feb
ICS Mortgages loosens LTV limit for first-time buyers ICS Mortgages has made a number of changes to its owner-occupier offering as it bids to ramp up lending again. Business • 31 Jan
Finance Ireland cuts some fixed mortgage rates by 0.45% Non-bank lender Finance Ireland is reducing the interest rates it charges for three and five-year fixed rate mortgages. Business • 30 Jan
Back to the future - mortgage market stuck in the 80s First time buyers took out mortgages last year at the highest level since 2007 last year, according to the Banking & Payments Federation. But the … Analysis and Comment • 28 Jan
Mortgage drawdowns decline but first time buyers active Overall mortgage drawdown volumes declined in 2023, new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show, but the reduction was driven largely by a falloff … Business • 26 Jan
Average interest rate on new mortgage falls slightly The average interest rate on a new mortgage in Ireland fell slightly again in November, new figures from the Central Bank show. Business • 10 Jan
Drop off in switching drives mortgage approvals lower Mortgage switching activity dropped 75% last November when compared to the same time the previous year, new figures show. Business • 09 Jan
