Banks working together on a co-ordinated plan for virus The country's banks have been working together on a co-ordinated response plan to best ensure the continuity of banking and payment services across the country in the face of the escalating Covid-19 situation. Business • 13 Mar 20
Banks working together on a co-ordinated plan for virus The country's banks have been working together on a co-ordinated response plan to best ensure the continuity of banking and payment services across the country in the face of the escalating Covid-19 situation. Business • 13 Mar 20
Internet users warned about phone scam Internet users here have been warned to be on the look-out for a new phone scam during which fraudsters pretend to be from Amazon or Amazon Prime. Business • 31 Jan 20
Internet users warned about phone scam Internet users here have been warned to be on the look-out for a new phone scam during which fraudsters pretend to be from Amazon or Amazon Prime. Business • 31 Jan 20
10% of mortgage arrears cases are separated borrowers A separation is not only emotionally traumatic for a couple, it can be financially traumatic, particularly when the borrowers share a mortgage. Business • 15 Jan 20
10% of mortgage arrears cases are separated borrowers A separation is not only emotionally traumatic for a couple, it can be financially traumatic, particularly when the borrowers share a mortgage. Business • 15 Jan 20
First-time buyers moving to Dublin commuter belt - BPFI First-time buyers are being priced out of Dublin and into the commuter belt - and not necessarily by choice - the latest Market Monitor report from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 05 Dec 19
First-time buyers moving to Dublin commuter belt - BPFI First-time buyers are being priced out of Dublin and into the commuter belt - and not necessarily by choice - the latest Market Monitor report from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 05 Dec 19
20% of adults have experienced financial abuse - study New research has found that a fifth of adults in Ireland have been the victim of financial abuse. Business • 25 Nov 19
20% of adults have experienced financial abuse - study New research has found that a fifth of adults in Ireland have been the victim of financial abuse. Business • 25 Nov 19
Four out of five people have savings - BPFI research A study on personal savings has shown that most people are putting money aside for a rainy day and four out of five people (83%) have a savings account in a bank, post office or credit union. Business • 22 Nov 19
Four out of five people have savings - BPFI research A study on personal savings has shown that most people are putting money aside for a rainy day and four out of five people (83%) have a savings account in a bank, post office or credit union. Business • 22 Nov 19
Despite Brexit concerns, domestic economy doing well The domestic economy is performing strongly despite a dip in consumer sentiment, according to the latest SME Market Monitor from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 11 Jun 19
Despite Brexit concerns, domestic economy doing well The domestic economy is performing strongly despite a dip in consumer sentiment, according to the latest SME Market Monitor from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 11 Jun 19
Mortgage approvals rise by 9.5% in April - BPFI New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that just over 4,100 mortgages were approved in April. Business • 28 May 19
Mortgage approvals rise by 9.5% in April - BPFI New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that just over 4,100 mortgages were approved in April. Business • 28 May 19
Rise in total value of new mortgages drawn down - BPFI The total value of new mortgages drawn down last year rose by nearly a fifth compared to the previous year. Business • 29 Jan 19
Rise in total value of new mortgages drawn down - BPFI The total value of new mortgages drawn down last year rose by nearly a fifth compared to the previous year. Business • 29 Jan 19
More customers switching their mortgages The number of bank customers who switched their mortgages rose by 33% in November on a year on year basis, according to figures published by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 04 Jan 19
More customers switching their mortgages The number of bank customers who switched their mortgages rose by 33% in November on a year on year basis, according to figures published by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 04 Jan 19
3 years before housing market will match demand - BPFI A new report suggests that despite strong growth in the rate of new home building this year, it will likely take until 2021 before housing supply will match current demand. Business • 04 Dec 18
3 years before housing market will match demand - BPFI A new report suggests that despite strong growth in the rate of new home building this year, it will likely take until 2021 before housing supply will match current demand. Business • 04 Dec 18
Mortgage approvals rise by 14.2% in April New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that the number of mortgage approvals rose by 14.2% in April. Business • 30 May 18
Mortgage approvals rise by 14.2% in April New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that the number of mortgage approvals rose by 14.2% in April. Business • 30 May 18
Mortgage approvals down 8% in March on annual basis The number of mortgage approvals in March fell by 8% compared to the same time last year, the latest figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 30 Apr 18
Mortgage approvals down 8% in March on annual basis The number of mortgage approvals in March fell by 8% compared to the same time last year, the latest figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 30 Apr 18
Mortgage approvals rise by 5% in February The number of mortgage approvals rose 5% in February when compared to the same month of last year, according to the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures. Business • 27 Mar 18
Mortgage approvals rise by 5% in February The number of mortgage approvals rose 5% in February when compared to the same month of last year, according to the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures. Business • 27 Mar 18
Number of mortgages drawn down in 2017 up 18% New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that total mortgage lending for 2017 rose to to €7.286 billion, an increase of 28.8% on the previous year. Business • 25 Jan 18
Number of mortgages drawn down in 2017 up 18% New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that total mortgage lending for 2017 rose to to €7.286 billion, an increase of 28.8% on the previous year. Business • 25 Jan 18
Value of mortgage approvals up 24.5% in August New figures show that Irish mortgage approvals grew at a solid pace in August, continuing the long-running upward trend. Business • 27 Sep 17
Value of mortgage approvals up 24.5% in August New figures show that Irish mortgage approvals grew at a solid pace in August, continuing the long-running upward trend. Business • 27 Sep 17
Mortgage approvals up 11.7% on a yearly basis in April New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland reveal that a total of 3,340 mortgages were approved in April. Business • 31 May 17
Mortgage approvals up 11.7% on a yearly basis in April New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland reveal that a total of 3,340 mortgages were approved in April. Business • 31 May 17
Mortgage approvals jump by 42% - BPFI New figures show that a total of 2,840 mortgages were approved per month on average in the three months to the end of February. Business • 28 Mar 17
Mortgage approvals jump by 42% - BPFI New figures show that a total of 2,840 mortgages were approved per month on average in the three months to the end of February. Business • 28 Mar 17
