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 … 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 … 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, … Business • 06 Sep 12
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 … 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 … 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 … Business • 05 Dec 12
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 … Business • 05 Dec 12
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 … Business • 05 Dec 12
<p>More than one in ten mortgages in difficulty</p> 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
<p>We handed back keys and still owe €100,000</p> 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 … Business • 27 Apr 11
<p>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 … Business • 23 Mar 11
<p>Now AIB raises its fixed rates</p> 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 … Business • 15 Mar 11
<p>Mortgage arrears on the rise</p> Almost 45,000 householders are now in arrears on their mortgages and the number of homes being repossessed is rising, according to official figures. Business • 09 Mar 11
<p>Buy-to-let debt deals from Bank of Scotland</p> Bank of Scotland has begun to restructure debts owed by buy-to-let borrowers in Ireland in exceptional circumstances. Business • 10 Feb 11
<p>Unemployed may be able to 'park' mortgages</p> Struggling mortgage holders could have up to a third of their monthly repayments 'frozen' for a period of five years under new plan. Business • 26 Jan 11
<p>Central Bank's new code to halt repossessions</p> Banks and building societies will not be able to go to court to repossess homes if the mortgage holder is co-operating with the bank on … Business • 26 Jan 11
<p>Debt forgiveness not recommended in government review</p> Expert group says that repossession levels in Ireland remain substantially lower than those seen in the UK. Business • 26 Jan 11
