Mortgage approvals so far this year highest since 2022 45,500 mortgages were approved in the first ten months of this year, valued at €14.6 billion, the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures show. Business • 28 Nov
Mortgage approvals so far this year highest since 2022 45,500 mortgages were approved in the first ten months of this year, valued at €14.6 billion, the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures show. Business • 28 Nov
H1 mortgage drawdown values hit highest level since 2008 Mortgage drawdown values reached almost €6.2 billion in the first half of 2025 - the highest half year values since 2008 - new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show. Business • 25 Jul
H1 mortgage drawdown values hit highest level since 2008 Mortgage drawdown values reached almost €6.2 billion in the first half of 2025 - the highest half year values since 2008 - new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show. Business • 25 Jul
Average home mortgage drawdown at new record high - BPFI New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that the average home mortgage drawdown value reached €327,972 in the the first quarter of 2025 - the highest level on record. Business • 29 Apr
Average home mortgage drawdown at new record high - BPFI New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that the average home mortgage drawdown value reached €327,972 in the the first quarter of 2025 - the highest level on record. Business • 29 Apr
Average FTB and mover purchase values hit record levels New figures from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland show that first time buyer and mover purchase values reached their highest levels on record at €322,050 and €375,495 respectively in February. Business • 28 Mar
Average FTB and mover purchase values hit record levels New figures from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland show that first time buyer and mover purchase values reached their highest levels on record at €322,050 and €375,495 respectively in February. Business • 28 Mar
Steady growth in mortgage approvals continued in January January saw the first year-on-year decline in first-time buyer approval volumes since June 2024, new figures from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland show today. Business • 07 Mar
Steady growth in mortgage approvals continued in January January saw the first year-on-year decline in first-time buyer approval volumes since June 2024, new figures from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland show today. Business • 07 Mar
FTB mortgage drawdowns hit highest level since 2007 Mortgage drawdowns by first-time buyers hit the highest level since 2007 last year, new figures show. Business • 30 Jan
FTB mortgage drawdowns hit highest level since 2007 Mortgage drawdowns by first-time buyers hit the highest level since 2007 last year, new figures show. Business • 30 Jan
Buyers can borrow 6 times income under Nationwide changes Britain's biggest building society will lend first-time buyers up to six times their income, increase the maximum amount that people can borrow and cut some mortgage rates from tomorrow. Business • 23 Sep 24
Buyers can borrow 6 times income under Nationwide changes Britain's biggest building society will lend first-time buyers up to six times their income, increase the maximum amount that people can borrow and cut some mortgage rates from tomorrow. Business • 23 Sep 24
4,850 buyers approved under First Home Scheme Over 1,900 homes have been bought using the First Home Scheme since its launch in July two years ago. Business • 11 Jul 24
4,850 buyers approved under First Home Scheme Over 1,900 homes have been bought using the First Home Scheme since its launch in July two years ago. Business • 11 Jul 24
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 compared to the same time last year. Business • 28 Jun 24
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 compared to the same time last year. Business • 28 Jun 24
3-bed Dublin semi unaffordable for couple earning €89k A couple with combined gross earnings of €89,000 cannot afford to buy an average three-bed semi detached home in the Greater Dublin Area, according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Business • 23 Jan 24
3-bed Dublin semi unaffordable for couple earning €89k A couple with combined gross earnings of €89,000 cannot afford to buy an average three-bed semi detached home in the Greater Dublin Area, according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Business • 23 Jan 24
Mortgage approvals for first time buyers hits record The number of mortgages approved last month increased by 2.7% compared to a month earlier. Business • 24 Nov 23
Mortgage approvals for first time buyers hits record The number of mortgages approved last month increased by 2.7% compared to a month earlier. Business • 24 Nov 23
First-time buyer mortgages hit highest level on record The latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland report reveals that first-time buyers are very much dominating the mortgage market, despite headwinds from rising property prices and European Central Bank interest rate increases. Business • 17 Nov 23
First-time buyer mortgages hit highest level on record The latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland report reveals that first-time buyers are very much dominating the mortgage market, despite headwinds from rising property prices and European Central Bank interest rate increases. Business • 17 Nov 23
2,600 buyers approved for First Home Scheme The latest progress report on the First Home Scheme shows that 2,598 buyers have been approved and 699 homes already bought using the scheme since it was launched in July 2022. Business • 13 Oct 23
2,600 buyers approved for First Home Scheme The latest progress report on the First Home Scheme shows that 2,598 buyers have been approved and 699 homes already bought using the scheme since it was launched in July 2022. Business • 13 Oct 23
13% of consumers want to buy first home in next 5 years 13% of consumers would like to buy their first home in the next five years, new figures show. Business • 01 Aug 23
13% of consumers want to buy first home in next 5 years 13% of consumers would like to buy their first home in the next five years, new figures show. Business • 01 Aug 23
SCSI expects national property prices to rise by 2% The latest Mid-Year Market Monitor from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland predicts that national property prices will increase by an average of 2% over the next year. Business • 21 Jul 23
SCSI expects national property prices to rise by 2% The latest Mid-Year Market Monitor from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland predicts that national property prices will increase by an average of 2% over the next year. Business • 21 Jul 23
Rate of house price inflation moderates further - DNG The annual rate of house price inflation continued to ease during the first half of the year, the latest residential market review from property advisors DNG shows, while first time buyers continue to dominate the market. Business • 30 Jun 23
Rate of house price inflation moderates further - DNG The annual rate of house price inflation continued to ease during the first half of the year, the latest residential market review from property advisors DNG shows, while first time buyers continue to dominate the market. Business • 30 Jun 23
First-time buyers mortgage approvals hit record high May was the busiest month for first-time buyer mortgage approvals in both volume and value terms since the figures started being collected in 2011, new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show today. Business • 27 Jun 23
First-time buyers mortgage approvals hit record high May was the busiest month for first-time buyer mortgage approvals in both volume and value terms since the figures started being collected in 2011, new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show today. Business • 27 Jun 23
McGrath extends Home Building Finance Ireland timeline The Minister for Finance said today that Home Building Finance Ireland will continue to operate and will continue to closely monitor developments across the wider market and to respond to ensure that the supply of new homes does not get disrupted due to a lack of funding. Business • 24 May 23
McGrath extends Home Building Finance Ireland timeline The Minister for Finance said today that Home Building Finance Ireland will continue to operate and will continue to closely monitor developments across the wider market and to respond to ensure that the supply of new homes does not get disrupted due to a lack of funding. Business • 24 May 23
1,336 buyers approved for First Home Scheme in Q1 New figures from the First Home Scheme show that 1,336 buyers in 24 counties have been approved for the scheme in the first thee months of this year. Business • 13 Apr 23
1,336 buyers approved for First Home Scheme in Q1 New figures from the First Home Scheme show that 1,336 buyers in 24 counties have been approved for the scheme in the first thee months of this year. Business • 13 Apr 23
First Home Scheme increases price ceilings The First Home Scheme, which was set up to make it easier for first-time buyers to afford a new build home, will be extended to thousands of more buyers with new increases in its price ceilings. Business • 20 Dec 22
First Home Scheme increases price ceilings The First Home Scheme, which was set up to make it easier for first-time buyers to afford a new build home, will be extended to thousands of more buyers with new increases in its price ceilings. Business • 20 Dec 22
Central Bank to ask public for views on mortgage rules The Central Bank has begun a public consultation on the next step of its ongoing review of mortgage rules. Business • 16 Dec 21
Central Bank to ask public for views on mortgage rules The Central Bank has begun a public consultation on the next step of its ongoing review of mortgage rules. Business • 16 Dec 21
Over 40% of first time buyers use gifts for deposit Over 40% of first time buyers used gifts as part of their deposit in the first half of this year, according to new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). Business • 07 Dec 21
Over 40% of first time buyers use gifts for deposit Over 40% of first time buyers used gifts as part of their deposit in the first half of this year, according to new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). Business • 07 Dec 21
Third quarter mortgage drawdowns jump by 40.9% - BPFI New figures show that the volume of new mortgages drawn down in the third quarter of this year jumped by 40.9% compared to the same time last year. Business • 27 Oct 21
Third quarter mortgage drawdowns jump by 40.9% - BPFI New figures show that the volume of new mortgages drawn down in the third quarter of this year jumped by 40.9% compared to the same time last year. Business • 27 Oct 21
€1.16 billion worth of mortgages approved in August New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that mortgage approvals fell by 9.2% in August following a record high in July. Business • 24 Sep 21
€1.16 billion worth of mortgages approved in August New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that mortgage approvals fell by 9.2% in August following a record high in July. Business • 24 Sep 21
Mortgage approvals fell 16% in January The number of mortgages approved in January fell by 16% compared to the previous month, according to figures published by the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 26 Feb 21
Mortgage approvals fell 16% in January The number of mortgages approved in January fell by 16% compared to the previous month, according to figures published by the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 26 Feb 21
