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Tracker proposal in draft code of conduct on mortgage arrears only applies to people who are in danger of losing their homes

Central Bank defends tracker mortgage plan

The Central Bank has said proposals to allow banks to remove tracker mortgages from borrowers in serious arrears are designed to help people stay in their homes.

Business • 12 Apr 13

Government commits to consultation on household water charges

Bill published to plug gap in repossessions law

The Government has this evening announced the publication of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013.

Business • 28 Mar 13

AIB says 17.7% of buy-to-let mortgages more than 90 days in arrears

AIB reports pre-tax loss of €3.8 billion for 2012

AIB has reported a loss before tax of €3.8 billion for last year, down from the figure of €5.1 billion in 2011.

Business • 27 Mar 13

Government and Central Bank unveil new measures to tackle mortgage arrears crisis

New measures on arrears to include write downs

The Government and the Central Bank have unveiled unprecedented measures to tackle the mortgage arrears crisis

Business • 14 Mar 13

Almost 12% of owner occupier mortgages are in arrears

New measures on arrears to include write-downs

The Government and the Central Bank have unveiled unprecedented measures to tackle the mortgage arrears crisis.

News • 13 Mar 13

Michael Noonan says banks now had the statistics, menu of solutions and properly trained staff to deal with issue of arrears

Noonan wants to see more done on mortgage arrears

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said the Government is insisting the banks do more about the levels of mortgage arrears.

Business • 11 Mar 13

Central Bank gives latest figures on residential mortgage arrears

Noonan 'disappointed' with inaction on mortgages

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has expressed disappointment that the banks have not dealt more promptly with the mortgage arrears crisis.

Business • 08 Mar 13

Matthew Elderfield urges consumers to fully engage with the banks if they fall into arrears

Banks make progress on mortgage arrears: regulator

The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank has said it is gratifying to hear from more than one bank boss distressed borrowers who engage with lenders and co-operate can obtain ''targeted debt relief".

Business • 22 Feb 13

AIB's chief executive David Duffy predicts more repossessions

AIB steps up mortgage restructuring

AIB has said it is easing the terms on 2,000 mortgages a month.

Business • 19 Feb 13

Patrick Honohan said repossessions should be avoidable for most owner-occupiers who are in arrears

Mortgage arrears at 'unprecedented levels'

Patrick Honohan has said the Central Bank is "ramping up" its engagement with banks in recognition of the fact that, until recently, they seemed to be "behind the curve" in addressing the problem of mortgage arrears on a sustainable basis.

Business • 13 Feb 13

11.3% of mortgages in arrears of over 90 days

There has been an increase in the number of private residential and buy-to-let mortgages in arrears of more than 90 days according to the Central Bank.

Business • 13 Dec 12

NTMA to return to markets as BOI raises €1 billion

The agency which manages Irish debt plans to return to the markets later this week.

Business • 13 Nov 12

Permanent TSB 'attacking' mortgage arrears problem

The chief executive of Permanent TSB has said that his bank is working to deal with customers who are in mortgage arrears.

News • 30 Oct 12

New Beginning concerned over new 'advice' service

New Beginning has questioned the real benefits of a new service launched today aimed at creating a 'level playing pitch' between the banks and homeowners, who don't have the same financial expertise.

Business • 06 Sep 12

Central Bank says 59,437 mortgage accounts are more than 180 days in arrears

New figures suggest rise in mortgage arrears

The Central Bank has issued figures that suggest that one in ten mortgages is in arrears of more than 90 days.

News • 25 May 12

No blanket debt forgiveness for homeowners

The government has unveiled its options for those in mortgage arrears but says the state can't afford debt forgiveness as it would cost between €10bn and €14bn

Business • 05 Dec 12

New group campaigns on arrears

One in nine are in mortgage difficulties. Now a new group of barristers and TDs are joining forces to try and force a meaningful government responses

Business • 19 Sep 11

Options for restructuring your mortgage

Are you struggling with your mortgage repayments? Here are the options banks consider when renegotiating with those in arrears or in danger of going into arrears

Business • 05 Dec 12

You can now insure yourself against house price drops

Negative equity insurance launched

An Irish financial services company is to launching a product which will allow home buyers insure against a drop in property prices.

Business • 08 Sep 11

Banks have money for debt relief

Finance minister Michael Noonan says the banks have funds to tackle mortgage defaults and proposals to tackle growing arrears will be ready by the end of September.

Business • 05 Dec 12

The number of those in mortgage arrears has gone up by 6,000 in three months

1 in 9 homeowners in mortgage difficulty

One in nine homeowners are in mortgage arrears or have gone to their bank to restructure their loans, new figures released by the Central Bank show.

Business • 05 Dec 12

More than one in ten mortgages in difficulty

More than one in ten mortgages are now in difficulty with almost 50,000 home owners now in arrears with their monthly payments, it emerged today

Business • 19 May 11

We handed back keys and still owe €100,000

Mick and Kate Kelly thought fleeing to England was the answer to their problems. Read this harrowing tale and find out why handing back the keys will not rid you of debt

Business • 27 Apr 11

Don't come off tracker even if bank offers cash</p

Permanent TSB is considering offering inducements of up to €10,000 to customers who will accept a 1% mortgage increase but experts say it's not worth it

Business • 23 Mar 11

Now AIB raises its fixed rates

AIB has become the latest financial institution to increase its fixed interest mortgage rates. The increases are applicable immediately and will affect residential and buy-to-let mortgagees

Business • 15 Mar 11

Central Bank defends tracker mortgage plan

Bill published to plug gap in repossessions law

AIB reports pre-tax loss of €3.8 billion for 2012

New measures on arrears to include write downs

New measures on arrears to include write-downs

Noonan wants to see more done on mortgage arrears

Noonan 'disappointed' with inaction on mortgages

Banks make progress on mortgage arrears: regulator

AIB steps up mortgage restructuring

Mortgage arrears at 'unprecedented levels'

11.3% of mortgages in arrears of over 90 days

NTMA to return to markets as BOI raises €1 billion

Permanent TSB 'attacking' mortgage arrears problem

New Beginning concerned over new 'advice' service

New figures suggest rise in mortgage arrears

No blanket debt forgiveness for homeowners

New group campaigns on arrears

Options for restructuring your mortgage

Negative equity insurance launched

Banks have money for debt relief

1 in 9 homeowners in mortgage difficulty

<p>More than one in ten mortgages in difficulty</p>

<p>We handed back keys and still owe €100,000</p>

<p>Don't come off tracker even if bank offers cash</p

<p>Now AIB raises its fixed rates</p>

Mortgage Arrears

Central Bank defends tracker mortgage plan

Bill published to plug gap in repossessions law

AIB reports pre-tax loss of €3.8 billion for 2012

New measures on arrears to include write downs

New measures on arrears to include write-downs

Noonan wants to see more done on mortgage arrears

Noonan 'disappointed' with inaction on mortgages

Banks make progress on mortgage arrears: regulator

AIB steps up mortgage restructuring

Mortgage arrears at 'unprecedented levels'

11.3% of mortgages in arrears of over 90 days

NTMA to return to markets as BOI raises €1 billion

Permanent TSB 'attacking' mortgage arrears problem

New Beginning concerned over new 'advice' service

New figures suggest rise in mortgage arrears

No blanket debt forgiveness for homeowners

New group campaigns on arrears

Options for restructuring your mortgage

Negative equity insurance launched

Banks have money for debt relief

1 in 9 homeowners in mortgage difficulty

<p>More than one in ten mortgages in difficulty</p>

<p>We handed back keys and still owe &euro;100,000</p>

<p>Don&#39;t come off tracker even if bank offers cash</p

<p>Now AIB raises its fixed rates</p>

<p>We handed back keys and still owe €100,000</p>

<p>Don't come off tracker even if bank offers cash</p