Longford has highest level of mortgage arrears Almost one in five mortgages in Co Longford are in arrears - making it the county most severely affected by the property crash. Business • 25 Feb 15
Longford has highest level of mortgage arrears Almost one in five mortgages in Co Longford are in arrears - making it the county most severely affected by the property crash. Business • 25 Feb 15
2,514 legal cases issued over mortgage arrears Lenders issued legal proceedings in relation to 2,514 homes in mortgage arrears during the three months to September, according to the Central Bank. Business • 03 Dec 14
2,514 legal cases issued over mortgage arrears Lenders issued legal proceedings in relation to 2,514 homes in mortgage arrears during the three months to September, according to the Central Bank. Business • 03 Dec 14
Rise in rent receivers on buy-to-let mortgages There was a sharp increase in the number of rent receivers appointed by banks to buy-to-let properties in September, according to figures from the Department of Finance. Business • 13 Nov 14
Rise in rent receivers on buy-to-let mortgages There was a sharp increase in the number of rent receivers appointed by banks to buy-to-let properties in September, according to figures from the Department of Finance. Business • 13 Nov 14
Ulster Bank CEO cautions on Central Bank proposal Ulster Bank's CEO Jim Brown has said that the Central Bank's announcement on mortgage lending restrictions could prevent many first time buyers from getting a foot on the property ladder. Business • 13 Nov 14
Ulster Bank CEO cautions on Central Bank proposal Ulster Bank's CEO Jim Brown has said that the Central Bank's announcement on mortgage lending restrictions could prevent many first time buyers from getting a foot on the property ladder. Business • 13 Nov 14
AIB's operating performance ahead of expectations AIB has approved €9 billion in lending between January and September, up 39% on the same time last year. Business • 10 Nov 14
AIB's operating performance ahead of expectations AIB has approved €9 billion in lending between January and September, up 39% on the same time last year. Business • 10 Nov 14
Early-stage mortgage arrears falling - Fitch The number of mortgages in early-stage arrears has fallen below 2% of the market for the first time in three and a half years, according to Fitch. Business • 20 Oct 14
Early-stage mortgage arrears falling - Fitch The number of mortgages in early-stage arrears has fallen below 2% of the market for the first time in three and a half years, according to Fitch. Business • 20 Oct 14
Central Bank eyes GDP growth of 4.5% for this year The Central Bank has nearly doubled its prediction for economic growth this year, largely due to a higher than expected level of exports. Business • 03 Oct 14
Central Bank eyes GDP growth of 4.5% for this year The Central Bank has nearly doubled its prediction for economic growth this year, largely due to a higher than expected level of exports. Business • 03 Oct 14
UK lender writes off 330,000 debts over criteria UK pay-day loan company Wonga is to write off the debts of 330,000 customers after it admitted it has made loans to people who could not afford to repay them. News • 02 Oct 14
UK lender writes off 330,000 debts over criteria UK pay-day loan company Wonga is to write off the debts of 330,000 customers after it admitted it has made loans to people who could not afford to repay them. News • 02 Oct 14
Permanent TSB eyes return to profits by 2017 Permanent TSB has reported an operating loss before exceptional items of €171m for the first half of its trading year. Business • 19 Aug 14
Permanent TSB eyes return to profits by 2017 Permanent TSB has reported an operating loss before exceptional items of €171m for the first half of its trading year. Business • 19 Aug 14
Mortgages arrears levels continue to fall New figures from the Department of Finance show that the number of mortgages in arrears for more than 90 days fell to 73,719 in May. Business • 10 Jul 14
Mortgages arrears levels continue to fall New figures from the Department of Finance show that the number of mortgages in arrears for more than 90 days fell to 73,719 in May. Business • 10 Jul 14
One in four SME loans in default - Central Bank One in four loans to small and medium enterprises in Ireland is in default, according to new Central Bank data. Business • 26 Jun 14
One in four SME loans in default - Central Bank One in four loans to small and medium enterprises in Ireland is in default, according to new Central Bank data. Business • 26 Jun 14
AIB says legal letters resulted in 'engagement' Half of the 6,600 legal letters sent out by AIB to borrowers in arrears of 90 days or more have resulted in engagement with the bank by the borrowers. Business • 19 Jun 14
AIB says legal letters resulted in 'engagement' Half of the 6,600 legal letters sent out by AIB to borrowers in arrears of 90 days or more have resulted in engagement with the bank by the borrowers. Business • 19 Jun 14
AIB returns to profitability in first quarter AIB said it had returned to profitability during the first quarter of 2014 on the back of continued income growth and further cost cuts. Business • 12 May 14
AIB returns to profitability in first quarter AIB said it had returned to profitability during the first quarter of 2014 on the back of continued income growth and further cost cuts. Business • 12 May 14
Bank of Ireland trading in line with expectations Bank of Ireland said it has been profitable so far this year, and that trading has been in line with its expectations for 2014. Business • 25 Apr 14
Bank of Ireland trading in line with expectations Bank of Ireland said it has been profitable so far this year, and that trading has been in line with its expectations for 2014. Business • 25 Apr 14
Very low approval rate for mortgage-to-rent scheme A scheme to allow people with unsustainable mortgages give up ownership of their homes and rent them instead has seen less than 2% of applications approved. Business • 24 Apr 14
Very low approval rate for mortgage-to-rent scheme A scheme to allow people with unsustainable mortgages give up ownership of their homes and rent them instead has seen less than 2% of applications approved. Business • 24 Apr 14
No deal agreed in 81% of mortgage arrears cases A permanent solution has been agreed in less than 20% of mortgages that have in arrears for more than 90 days, according to data from the Department of Finance. Business • 10 Apr 14
No deal agreed in 81% of mortgage arrears cases A permanent solution has been agreed in less than 20% of mortgages that have in arrears for more than 90 days, according to data from the Department of Finance. Business • 10 Apr 14
BoI would veto PIA deal which includes write-off Bank of Ireland CEO Richie Boucher has said the bank would try to veto any insolvency arrangement (PIA) which includes a mortgage write-off. Business • 10 Apr 14
BoI would veto PIA deal which includes write-off Bank of Ireland CEO Richie Boucher has said the bank would try to veto any insolvency arrangement (PIA) which includes a mortgage write-off. Business • 10 Apr 14
AIB agrees over 100 deals for mortgage write-offs AIB has agreed 100 deals with mortgage holders that have involved some form of debt write-off, according to the organisation which has been negotiating the arrangements. Business • 19 Mar 14
AIB agrees over 100 deals for mortgage write-offs AIB has agreed 100 deals with mortgage holders that have involved some form of debt write-off, according to the organisation which has been negotiating the arrangements. Business • 19 Mar 14
AIB reports reduced losses of €1.7 billion in 2013 AIB has reported a full year loss before tax of €1.7 billion for 2013, down from the €3.8 billion loss in the previous year. Business • 05 Mar 14
AIB reports reduced losses of €1.7 billion in 2013 AIB has reported a full year loss before tax of €1.7 billion for 2013, down from the €3.8 billion loss in the previous year. Business • 05 Mar 14
Level of long term arrears continue to increase New figures from the Central Bank show that the number of mortgage accounts in arrears fell for the second quarter in a row. Business • 04 Mar 14
Level of long term arrears continue to increase New figures from the Central Bank show that the number of mortgage accounts in arrears fell for the second quarter in a row. Business • 04 Mar 14
Deal with mortgage bidders has 'no legal standing' The liquidators of IBRC have said that an agreement with bidders for mortgages to uphold a code of conduct on arrears was not a written deal and had no legal standing. Business • 26 Feb 14
Deal with mortgage bidders has 'no legal standing' The liquidators of IBRC have said that an agreement with bidders for mortgages to uphold a code of conduct on arrears was not a written deal and had no legal standing. Business • 26 Feb 14
Sale of IBRC's 'Rock & Salt' portfolio completed The Special Liquidators of IBRC have said that the sales process for the bank's "Projects Rock and Salt" portfolio has been completed. Business • 26 Feb 14
Sale of IBRC's 'Rock & Salt' portfolio completed The Special Liquidators of IBRC have said that the sales process for the bank's "Projects Rock and Salt" portfolio has been completed. Business • 26 Feb 14
74% of mortgages in arrears yet to be restructured Latest figures from the Department of Finance show 74% of mortgages in long-term arrears have not yet been restructured. Business • 13 Feb 14
74% of mortgages in arrears yet to be restructured Latest figures from the Department of Finance show 74% of mortgages in long-term arrears have not yet been restructured. Business • 13 Feb 14
Fewer credit union loans being taken out People are still joining credit unions but existing members are taking out fewer loans and members are continuing to pay down debt. Business • 17 Dec 13
Fewer credit union loans being taken out People are still joining credit unions but existing members are taking out fewer loans and members are continuing to pay down debt. Business • 17 Dec 13
49,000 mortgages restructured by end of October More than 49,000 mortgages had been restructured by Irish banks by the end of October, according to data from the Department of Finance. Business • 12 Dec 13
49,000 mortgages restructured by end of October More than 49,000 mortgages had been restructured by Irish banks by the end of October, according to data from the Department of Finance. Business • 12 Dec 13
